Rakesh Paul

Rakesh Paul is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, currently serving as the Director at Jane's by IHS Markit since July 2015, overseeing business in the South Asia region. Rakesh's background includes significant roles at THALES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, where responsibilities encompassed Sales & Marketing for the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and Airport Authority of India, as well as managing bids and proposals in the Defence and Civil domains. Previous positions include Program Manager at Wipro, and Deputy Director Naval Air Material within the Indian Navy, focusing on critical upgrades and maintenance of naval aircraft. Rakesh holds an M Tech in Aeronautical Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology, a B Tech in Electrical from JMIT, and completed a General Management Programme in Sales & Marketing at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.