Shri M Satyanarayana, Chief Executive Officer, Accessories Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has been appointed as Chairman of Naini Aerospace Limited effective from August 5, 2025.  

Earlier, he was nominated as Director on the Board of Naini Aerospace Limited on January 1, 2025.  Prior to this, he served as General Manager of HAL’s Accessories Division at Lucknow & Avionics Division at Hyderabad.

He started his career in HAL as XXIV Batch Management Trainee in the year 1989 after completing his B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering from D.M.S.S.V.H. College of Engineering, Machilipatnam, Nagarjuna University, India. He further pursued an M.Tech in Aircraft Production Engineering from IIT Madras in 1993.

With over 30 years of experience in avionics and accessories development, Shri M Satyanarayana has worked extensively across Russian, Western, and Indigenous platforms, ranging from legacy fleets to cutting-edge advancements and future technologies.

His significant contributions include capability development for the AESA radar and EW suite of the LCA Mk1A and Jaguar Darin III aircraft, encompassing activities such as implementing Transfer of Technology (ToT) from foreign OEMs and advancing indigenous capabilities in collaboration with DRDO labs. He has played a pivotal role in establishing manufacturing facilities for advanced indigenous avionics systems for LCA, including CIT, LCA-MC, DMG, DAMS, MNS, and iRAM.

In addition to indigenous advancements, he has also been instrumental in the development of manufacturing and repair-overhaul (ROH) facilities for Russian-origin avionics of the Su-30 aircraft, including niche technologies such as Fly-By-Wire (FBW) system.

A strong advocate of IT enablement, he has spearheaded the development of IT tools for efficient monitoring of trade receivables, capital expenditures, GeM procurement, production, and sales.

Currently, Shri M Satyanarayana serves as an Executive Council Member of Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI).

Accessories Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Lucknow

Shri Sanjay Kumar Dhupar, Chief Executive Officer, Naini Aerospace Limited, is a distinguished professional with over three decades of service in various manufacturing and supply chain verticals.
He passed B.Tech Mechanical Engineering from IIT-BHU, Varanasi in year 1991 and holds Graduate & Post-graduate Diplomas in Materials Management (GDMM & PGDMM) from IIMM, Navi Mumbai.

Shri Dhupar joined HAL in January 2007 and began his tenure at the Aircraft Division, Bangalore, where he played a pivotal role in streamlining Purchase and Procurement operations. Over the years, he has held several key leadership positions across HAL’s Transport Aircraft Division (TAD), Kanpur and Avionics Division, Korwa, overseeing Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Tooling, Plant Maintenance, and Materials Management.

Shri Dhupar has vast experience in aerospace production systems and has contributed to enhancing operational efficiency, quality assurance, and vendor development  He has participated in several strategic training programs on International Business Management, Cyber Security, Safety Systems, RTI and Conflict Resolution, keeping pace with emerging global standards and industrial practices. He also led numerous awareness campaigns on occupational health, mental wellness, and workplace safety, reflecting his commitment to holistic team development.at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Naini, Prayagraj, UPSIDC Industrial Area, Post- TSL, Naini, Prayagraj

Shri V. Sri Krishna Prasad, General Manager of Aircraft, IJT (Intermediate Jet Trainer) and ASC (Airport Services Centre) Divisions at HAL has been appointed as a Director on Board of NAeL. With over 28 years of experience in the Aerospace and Aeronautical Industry, he has made significant contributions to aircraft manufacturing as well as India’s space programs.

He began his career at HAL in 1996 as a Design Trainee and has since held leadership roles across production, integration, and aerospace program management. He also served as Program Director for the PSLV productionisation contract awarded by New Space India Limited (NSIL) to the HAL–L&T consortium. He has done B.E. in Mechanical Engineering  from  Andhra University College of Engineering and M.tech in Design and Manufacturing (Machine Tools)  from Regional Engineering College, Warangal

His expertise spans NC programming, methodising, production engineering, launch vehicle structure assembly, propellant tank manufacturing, and complex integration activities. Under his leadership, the Aerospace Division successfully ramped up PSLV structure and tankage production from 2 sets per year to 8 sets per year, while also establishing world-class facilities like the ICMF facility and PS2/GS2 integration facilities.

Shri Prasad is an advocate of operational efficiency, technology in-sourcing, and people-centric leadership, with a keen focus on strengthening industrial relations.

HAL Aircraft Division, Bangaluru

Shri Nihar Ranjan Rath is a Director on the Board of Naini Aerospace Limited and currently serves as General Manager (Finance), Accessories Division, HAL Lucknow.

He is a CMA from ICMAI, holds an MBA (Finance) from IGNOU, and an LLB from Sambalpur University, Odisha. With more than 25 years of service in HAL, he has worked in the Corporate Office, Engine Division (Bangalore), Koraput Division, and Nasik Division, holding senior roles including Financial Controller at multiple divisions.

He has led Finance & Accounts teams for over a decade, driving finalisation of accounts, costing, pricing, MIS, ERP implementation, receivables management, and budget control. He played a crucial role in major project implementations, finalisation of large manufacturing contracts, supplier negotiations, and capital facility planning, ensuring transparency and compliance with statutory standards.

A proven leader, he has consistently ensured timely audits without adverse remarks, streamlined inventory and financial processes, and strengthened HAL’s financial systems to support its strategic programs. His contributions have been pivotal in enabling HAL’s divisions to meet both operational and long-term growth objectives.

HAL Accessories Division, Lucknow