Biographical Info

Indian Air Force Veteran and Corporate Leader with 40 years work experience.

Rajesh Dhingra is the President & CEO of Reliance Defence since January 2015.    In this role, he is responsible for shaping the long term strategy of the Reliance Group in Defence and Aerospace sector.  He is also on the Board of Reliance Infrastructure Limited (a Public Listed Company), Relance Defence Limited, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) and Thales Reliance Defence Systems (TRDS).  He has played an important role in the success of DRAL & TRDS – both 100% export oriented units.

Prior to this appointment, Rajesh was Managing Director, Lockheed Martin India. Headquartered in USA, Lockheed Martin is the largest Defence Company globally and part of Fortune Global 200 companies.

Rajesh took premature separation from the Indian Air Force after 21 years of distinguished service.  He held staff appointments with three successive Air Chiefs and was head of Public Affairs for the IAF for close to 8 years.

While on deputation to the MoD as Joint Director in the Department of Defence Production (DDP), he worked closely with the Public and Private Sector Industry on the Policy front, exports and Transfer of Technology to support greater indigenization.

His military awards include the Vishist Seva Medal by the President of India for exceptional Services during his Military career.

Rajesh was born and raised in Dehradun.  He is married and blessed with two sons.