CURRENT CONTEXT: Ajay Kumar Shrivastava became the new Director of Engineering and Research & Development at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

ABOUT HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED:

• Organisation Profile: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is a major public sector defence company in India, working in aircraft and aerospace technology.

BACKGROUND OF AJAY SHRIVASTAVA:

• Career Journey: Joined Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in 1988 as a Management Trainee (Technical).
• Leadership Roles: Led the Aircraft Research and Design Centre and the Transport Aircraft Research and Design Centre.
• Previous Role: Served as Executive Director of the Aircraft Research and Design Centre.