Kumar Uttam

Kumar Uttam is the Regional External Affairs Director at Airbus for India and South Asia, where they lead the company's engagement with key stakeholders and decision makers, focusing on strategic cooperation, policy, and sustainability. With over four years at Airbus, Kumar leverages a robust political and policy background to influence the regulatory landscape. Prior to their role at Airbus, they spent more than 20 years in media and journalism, including senior editorial positions at HT Media Ltd, where they honed skills in external communications and editorial management. Kumar is passionate about fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors to advance the interests of the aviation industry in the region. They are currently pursuing further education at Guru Jambheshwar University.