Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s state-run aerospace company, has appointed Ravi K as its 22nd Chairman and Managing Director. He assumed charge on Friday, succeeding D K Sunil, who retired on April 30.
Ravi K brings more than 30 years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and electronics. Prior to this role, he served as Director (Operations) at HAL, where his work contributed to the LCA Tejas program, local capability development, and diversification into civil manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.
In outlining his plans, Ravi K stated, My vision is to transform HAL into a globally competitive aerospace and defence enterprise, driven by innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), operational excellence, and people. He intends to enhance production capabilities and expand partnerships with private sector companies to increase HAL’s market presence.