Reporting to Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia, Nikhil Joshi as MD will collaborate with Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS).
Boeing has announced the appointment of Nikhil Joshi as the Managing Director of Boeing Defence India (BDI) to strengthen operations and drive growth in India’s aerospace and defence industry. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Joshi will focus on enhancing mission readiness and modernization for India’s defence forces. Reporting to Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia, Joshi will collaborate with Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS). Boeing has a longstanding presence in India, spanning over eight decades, and views it as a key market, providing comprehensive lifecycle solutions for government and defence customers.
India currently operates various Boeing platforms, including 11 C-17s, 22 AH-64 Apaches, 15 CH-47 Chinooks, 12 P-8Is, 3 VVIP aircraft (737 airframe), and two Head of State aircraft (777 airframe). Boeing aims to contribute to the modernization and mission readiness of India’s defence forces.
Boeing Defence India (BDI), as a local entity, offers comprehensive lifecycle solutions for government and defence customers in India. India is a key focus area for Boeing, and BDI plays a pivotal role in facilitating Boeing’s engagement and support in the region.
Boeing has been a trusted partner in India’s aerospace sector for more than 80 years, serving as a mainstay in commercial aviation and contributing to the modernization of the country’s defence forces. Boeing’s business strategy aligns with India’s vision of “Make in India” and “Skill India,” with a focus on manufacturing, co-production, co-development, skill development, and innovation.
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Boeing’s sourcing from India stands at $1 billion annually from a network of over 300 suppliers. The company employs over 6,000 people in India, with an additional 13,000 people working with its supply chain partners. The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in Bengaluru and Chennai engages in advanced aerospace work, supporting Boeing’s global engineering growth. Boeing’s wholly-owned engineering and technology campus, one of the largest investments outside the U.S., is under development in Bengaluru. The company remains committed to delivering value to Indian customers through advanced technologies and sustainable contributions to the Indian aerospace sector.
Question- Who is the new Managing Director of Boeing Defence India (BDI)?
Answer- Nikhil Joshi will lead BDI, bringing over 25 years of industry experience.
Question- What is Nikhil Joshi’s main focus in this role?
Answer- Joshi will prioritize enhancing mission readiness and modernization for India’s defence forces.
Question- Who does Nikhil Joshi report to?
Answer- He reports to Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia.
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