Appointments
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October 1, 2018
Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, AVSM VM & BAR takes over Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air CommandAir Marshal Raghunath Nambiar took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command of Indian Air Force on October 1, 2018.
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October 1, 2018
Air Marshal VR Chaudhari, AVSM VM takes over as the Deputy Chief of the Air StaffNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced today that its board of directors has elected Ann Addison corporate vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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October 1, 2018
Air Marshal Amit Dev, VSM takes over as the Director General Air (Ops)Air Marshal Amit Dev VSM, graduated from National Defence Academy in December 1981 and was commissioned in the Indian Air Force, in the fighter stream of Flying Branch, on December 29, 1982.
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September 26, 2018
Northrop Grumman Elects Ann Addison Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Denise Peppard to RetireNorthrop Grumman Corporation announced today that its board of directors has elected Ann Addison corporate vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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September 10, 2018
ST Engineering appoints new Head for its US HeadquartersST Engineering today announced the appointment of Tom Vecchiolla as President & CEO (Designate) of its US Headquarters, VT Systems. He will take over as President & CEO from General (Ret.) John Coburn on 1 December 2018, who will relinquish his CEO position but remain as non-executive Chairman of VT Systems.
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September 6, 2018
Ellen M. Pawlikowski elected to Raytheon board of directorsThe board of directors of Raytheon Company has elected General Ellen M. Pawlikowski, USAF, Retired, as a director, effective immediately.
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September 1, 2018
R Madhavan takes over as CMD of HALR Madhavan has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of HAL from Mr T. Suvarna Raju, today. Prior to this, he was heading the Accessories Division of HAL at Lucknow as an Executive Director.
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August 27, 2018
Raytheon company appoints Roy Azevedo President, Space and Airborne SystemsRaytheon Company Chairman and CEO Thomas A. Kennedy announced today the appointment of Roy Azevedo as President, Space and Airborne Systems, effective September 1, 2018. Azevedo, 57, has been elected a corporate officer and has been named to the Raytheon Corporate Leadership Team.
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August 27, 2018
Dr. G Satheesh Reddy takes over as Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDODr. G Satheesh Reddy took over the charge of Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, here today.
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August 16, 2018
Brian Barents retires
Tom Vice appointed Chief Executive OfficerAerion announced today that Executive Chairman and CEO Brian Barents is retiring. Barents will continue to serve on the Aerion board of directors.
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August 13, 2018
Boeing names aerospace industry leader to head Boeing AvionXBoeing today named Brendan Curran president of Boeing AvionX, an organization formed last year to pursue the development and production of avionics and electronics systems.
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August 1, 2018
Raytheon names Sally Sullivan vice president, US Business Development and Ed Fortunato, vice president, Government RelationsRaytheon Company has named Sally Sullivan vice president of US Business Development, and Ed Fortunato vice president of Government Relations. Sullivan and Fortunato will report to John D. Harris II, vice president...
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July 31, 2018
Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla assumes Command of SNCVice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, has taken over the reins of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) as its 28th Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief on July 31, 2018.
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July 26, 2018
Aerion names Berroth Senior Vice President for OperationsAerion, the leader in supersonic flight, has added Steve Berroth to its leadership team as it ramps up the development program for its AS2 supersonic business jet.
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July 25, 2018
Bombardier announces organizational changes for its China leadership teamBombardier today announced the following changes to its leadership team in China. Effective September 1, 2018, Doug Cai is appointed President, Bombardier Aerospace, China.
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July 23, 2018
Northrop Grumman appoints Nick Chaffey as Chief Executive, UK and EuropeNorthrop Grumman Corporation named Nick Chaffey as chief executive for the United Kingdom and Europe, effective Aug. 28, 2018. He will play a leading role supporting the company's current programmes...
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July 2, 2018
Jaap Beijer becomes new General Manager of MTU Maintenance ZhuhaiOn 1st July 2018, Jaap Beijer (40) became the General Manager of MTU Maintenance Zhuhai. The company is a 50/50 joint venture between MTU Aero Engines, Ger-many's leading aero engine manufacturer, and China Southern Air Holding Company Limited, China's largest airline group.
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June 27, 2018
Marta R. Stewart elected to Raytheon board of directorsThe board of directors of Raytheon Company has elected Marta R. Stewart as a director, effective immediately. Stewart, 60, retired last year from Norfolk Southern Corporation after a distinguished 33-year career with the company.
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June 21, 2018
Jean-Marc Domergue joins CFM Executive Team as the new Vice President of ContractsJean-Marc Domergue has been named CFM International's vice president of Contracts, replacing Sharyn Cones. Ms. Cones, who had held the role since March 2015, has chosen to focus more time on raising her young family and will remain on the CFM Contracts team on a part-time basis.
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June 20, 2018
Aerion appoints Roger Noble for Eastern US SalesAerion, the leader in supersonic flight, has appointed Roger Noble as Vice President of Sales for the Eastern United States. Noble, with a distinguished career in the military and in the business aviation sector, has served in flying, management, product support, and sales roles.
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June 4, 2018
Raytheon United Kingdom appoints Lord (Tom) Strathclyde as Board ChairmanRaytheon United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Lord (Tom) Strathclyde as board chairman, effective 4 June 2018. Lord Strathclyde was Leader of the UK's House of Lords, 2010-2013, and leader of the Conservative Party in the House of Lords, 1998-2013.
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June 4, 2018
Embraer names new executives for Commercial Aviation business unitSão José dos Campos, Brazil, June 4th, 2018 - Embraer announces today the appointment of Ron Baur as Senior Vice President Strategy and Hussein Dabbas as General Manager Special Projects for Middle East & Africa.
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June 1, 2018
Lt General Devraj Anbu assumes charge as VCOASLt General Devraj Anbu, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM assumed the charge of Vice Chief of the Army Staff on June 1, 2018. He succeeds Lt Gen Sarath Chand who after an illustrious career, handed over the baton to Lt Gen Devraj Anbu in a ceremony held at South Block.
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June 1, 2018
Lt General Ranbir Singh assumes charge as GOC-in-C Northern CommandLieutenant General Ranbir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, DCOAS (IS&T), on promotion, took over as the GOC-in-C Northern Command, in Uddhampur, on June 1, 2018. Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, was commissioned in 9th Battalion the Dogra Regiment on December 13, 1980.
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June 1, 2018
Mr Mahesh V is new Director (R&D) of BELMr Mahesh V took charge as Director (R&D) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on June 1, 2018. He was working as Executive Director (Technology Planning) at BEL's Corporate Office before his elevation.
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June 1, 2018
David S. Graziosi begins tenure as CEO of Allison TransmissionAllison Transmission announced today that David S. Graziosi has begun serving as the company's CEO. He previously served as president and chief financial officer since January 2016.
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May 25, 2018
Dr. Peter Sturdza, a Pioneer in Revolutionary Aircraft Designs, to Head Flight Sciences at Aerion SupersonicAerion, the leader in supersonic flight, has promoted Peter Sturdza to Vice President of Flight Sciences. Sturdza, previously deputy chief engineer at Aerion, has been with the company since earning a PhD in aerodynamics from Stanford University in 2003, and has played a key role in developing advanced wing and other aerodynamic concepts.
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May 18, 2018
AsBAA appoints Frank De to Board of Governors to strengthen influence in Greater ChinaThe Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA), Asia's non-profit association for business and general aviation (BA/GA) has announced the appointment of Frank De, CEO, Sino Jet to its Board of Governors.
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March 29, 2018
Rear Admiral Puneet Chadha, VSM assumes office as the Deputy Commandant, Indian Naval AcademyRear Admiral Puneet Chadha, VSM took over charge as the Deputy Commandant of Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
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March 28, 2018
Rockwell Collins announces new leadership for its expanding Latin American teamRockwell Collins has appointed Jairo Soterio as the managing director to lead the company's growing presence in the Latin American (LATAM) region.
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March 26, 2018
MDL appoints new DirectorRear Admiral Anil Kumar Saxena, NM (Retd) has taken over as Director (Shipbuilding) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai with effect from 21 March 2018. Prior to this he was Director General (Naval Design), Naval HQ, New Delhi.
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March 16, 2018
Boeing board elects Calhoun Lead Director, effective April 30th; Duberstein to be nominated as Director for 2018-2019 to aid transitionThe Boeing board of directors has elected David L. Calhoun to the role of Lead Director, effective upon his re-election to the board at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 30, 2018.
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March 13, 2018
Adriane M. Brown elected to Raytheon board of directorsThe board of directors of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has elected Adriane M. Brown as a director, effective immediately.
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March 1, 2018
Air Marshal RKS Shera takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Air HeadquartersAir Marshal RKS Shera AVSM VSM took over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of Indian Air Force today. He was commissioned in the Aeronautical Engineering Electronics Branch of Indian Air Force on 05 Jan 1981. He is a post graduate from IIT Kanpur in Electrical Engineering.
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February 19, 2018
Vice Admiral RB Pandit, AVSM assumes charge as Commandant, Indian Naval AcademyVice Admiral SV Bhokare, AVSM, YSM, NM handed over his responsibilities as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy (INA) to Vice Admiral RB Pandit, AVSM after a successful tenure of over 15 months, today, Monday, 19 February 2018.
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February 12, 2018
Rear Admiral DS Gujral, NM has taken over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Communications Space and Net-Centric Operations)Rear Admiral DS Gujral, NM has taken over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Communications Space and Net-centric Operations) at Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Navy).
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February 10, 2018
Rear Admiral Philipose George Pynumootil, NM takes over as Flag Officer Naval Aviation (FONA)Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, an alumnus of the Lawrence School, Lovedale and the National Defence Academy (67th course), was commissioned in the Indian Navy on Jan 1, 1986.
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February 8, 2018
Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana, NM takes over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air)Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana, NM has been appointed as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air) at New Delhi. He was commissioned in 1986 in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy. A graduate of the Naval Academy, he attended the 141 Pilots Course and was awarded wings in Jun 1988, at the Air Force Academy.
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February 8, 2018
Rear Admiral Shishir C Verma, VSM takes over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Special Submarine Projects)RAdm Shishir C Verma, VSM has taken over as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Special Submarine Projects) at Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Navy) at New Delhi.
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February 6, 2018
Rear Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, NM assumes charge as Assistant Chief of Materiel (Mordernisation)RAdm R Swaminathan, NM has taken over duties of Assistant Chief of Materiel (Mordernisation). Commissioned in 1987, the Admiral is a post graduate from IIT Kharagpur. In a career spanning more than 30 years, he has worked on board the Aircraft Carrier, INS Viraat, for more than 9 years in various capacities.
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February 6, 2018
Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, NM takes over as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy & Planning)RAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, NM has taken over as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy & Plans) at Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Navy) at New Delhi. He is a graduate of the National Defence Academy, Pune, India (1986), Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, India (2003), Naval War College, Mumbai, India (2010) and National Defence College, New Delhi (2014).
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February 5, 2018
Rear Admiral Atul Anand, VSM takes over as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff – Foreign Cooperation and Intelligence {ACNS (FCI)}Rear Admiral Atul Anand, VSM has been appointed as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff – Foreign Cooperation and Intelligence {ACNS (FCI)} at IHQ MoD (Navy), New Delhi. He was commissioned in 1988, in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy.
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February 2, 2018
Rear Admiral SJ Singh, NM appointed as the Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST)Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, NM has been appointed as the Flag Officer Sea Training, at Kochi. He was commissioned in 1986, in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy.
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January 30, 2018
Boeing Names Jeff Shockey to lead Defense and Space sales teamBoeing [NYSE: BA] has tapped Jeff Shockey to be vice president of Global Sales and Marketing for its Defense, Space & Security unit, effective immediately.
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January 29, 2018
Rear Admiral MD Suresh, AVSM, NM relinquishes charge as Deputy Commandant, Indian Naval AcademyRear Admiral MD Suresh, AVSM, NM relinquished his responsibilities as the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor, Indian Naval Academy, after a successful tenure of three and half years, today, Monday, 29 January 2018.
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January 25, 2018
New General Manager (Finance) takes charge at BEL-Corporate OfficeMr Visvanathan Muralidharan has taken charge as General Manager (Finance) at the Corporate Office of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL). Mr V Muralidharan is a Management Accountant of the 1987 batch of the Chartered Management Accountants Institute, UK. He joined BEL in July 1989 after a brief stint with Life Insurance Corporation of India.
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January 24, 2018
Lockheed Martin appoints key communications leadersLockheed Martin appointed Bill Phelps as vice president, External Communications, and Adam Sohn as vice president, Lockheed Martin Space Communications. Both report to Jennifer Whitlow, senior vice president, Lockheed Martin Communications.
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January 15, 2018
Vice Admiral AB Singh takes over as Chief of Staff Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM took over as Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, AVSM, NM on January 15, 2018. Vice Admiral AB Singh was the Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Strategic Forces Command prior to his current appointment.