New Delhi: Commodore Rakesh Prasad (Retd.) has assumed charge as Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel) at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on Saturday. With over 32 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy, Commodore Prasad brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.
An alumnus of the Naval Engineering Course, Lonavala, Cmde Prasad was commissioned into the Indian Navy on December 5, 1992. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and a postgraduate degree from the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington.
Throughout his distinguished naval career, Commodore Prasad served on several frontline platforms in various roles and held key positions at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, including Manager (Weapon), Deputy General Manager (Weapon), and Additional General Manager (Production). In the rank of Commodore, he served as Command Electrical Officer at Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, Officer-in-Charge of the Fleet Maintenance Unit, Visakhapatnam, and most recently as Director, NATAA, Mumbai.
Commodore Prasad has a strong interest in adopting futuristic technologies for the maritime sector and integrating advanced innovations into battlefield applications.
As Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel) at HSL, he will drive strategic corporate planning and oversee personnel management, ensuring the alignment of the organisation’s workforce with its long-term goals.
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