Ravi Dharnidharka

Ravi Dharnidharka is the Senior Vice President of Cirrus Services & Business Development at Cirrus Design Corporation. Ravi has over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry and has held various positions in business development, strategic marketing, and project management.

Ravi started their career in the United States Marine Corps where they served for 13 years and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Ravi then transitioned to the UTC Aerospace Systems where they worked as a Business Development Associate for two years. In 2006, Ravi started their own strategic marketing consultancy, Air Combat USA. Ravi operated their business for five years before joining Senior Aerospace Ketema in 2012 as their Director of Business Development. Ravi has been with Cirrus Design Corporation since 2015.

Ravi Dharnidharka has an Executive MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, an Aviation Safety& Risk Management degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a BS in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Ravi Dharnidharka reports to Zean Nielsen, CEO. They are on a team with Todd Simmons - President, Customer Experience, Patrick Waddick - President, Innovation & Operations, and John Gallo - SVP, Operations.