Summary
Vivek Lall is an American scientist who has been Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation since June 1, 2020.[2] Before joining General Atomics, Dr Lall worked at Lockheed Martin, and held key positions with Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Lall previously worked at General Atomics from August 2014 to December 2017. He has also worked with Raytheon. [3] Lall was heading the Boeing (Defence and Space) operations in India from 2007 through April 2011. Lall previously worked for the US-based global defense and nuclear giant General Atomics as the global Chief Executive for International Commercial Strategic Development for General Atomics.[4]
Vivek Lall | |
|---|---|
 Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation | |
| Born | 5 March 1969 (age 55) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Chief Executive at General Atomics Global Corporation |
He was also affiliated with the United Nations in New York to advise on Broadband and Cyber Security issues for challenges within the global community and provide services that will help address them.[5][6]
Early life edit
Lall was born on 5 March 1969 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1] Lall began his technical education at Canada's Carleton University and earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was also instrumental in conducting research on single-engine blades for Canada's National Aeronautical Establishment. Lall completed his Aeronautical Engineering master's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.[7] He then worked with NASA Ames Research Center where he was part of a project undertaking research work. With a fellowship from NASA, he finished his PhD in aerospace engineering at Wichita State University, Kansas.[1]
Career edit
During his tenure in defense company Raytheon, he worked on the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) Beechcraft T-6 Texan II. He also worked on various disciplines at the NASA Ames Research Center.[8] In 1996, Lall joined The Boeing Company as an aerospace engineer and working on computational fluid dynamics and air elasticity and loads and dynamics for the 757-300 and 777 aircraft. He moved from engineering to management and later. In 2003, Boeing moved Lall to Delhi, India, as managing director of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.[9] During his tenure, Boeing secured $25 billion worth of commercial aircraft business in India. In May 2007, Lall was appointed as vice-president and Country Head for India, Boeing Defense Space & Security.[10] Under his leadership, Boeing concluded the US-India defence deals for C17 strategic lift, P-8I Anti-submarine warfare aircraft and Harpoon Missiles.[11][12] Lall has previously worked with another defence company, Raytheon.[13] At Reliance, Lall worked on homeland security projects.[14]
On January 2, 2018 Lockheed Martin announced the appointment of Lall as vice president, Aeronautics Strategy and Business Development.[15]
Associations edit
- Lall was appointed as Chairman of the Indo-US Strategic Dialogue by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in August 2011[5][16]
- Lall was appointed as Distinguished Fellow at India's think tank Observer Research Foundation.[17]
- He also served as Chairman of the Defense Committee of The Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)[18]
References edit
- ^ a b c NP, Ullekh (1 May 2011). "Ex-Boeing employee Vivek Lall: Meet Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries' new soldier". Economic Times. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ "Indian-American aerospace expert Vivek Lall appointed General Atomics Chief Executive". The Economic Times. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ Mehdudia, Sujay (10 July 2013). "Vivek Lall to head US India general aviation working group". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ "Aerospace expert Vivek Lall quits RIL". Press Trust of India. 26 August 2014 – via Business Standard.
- ^ a b "Indian cyber security whiz Vivek Lall appointed special advisor to UN". The Financial Express. Press Trust of India. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ "Vivek Lall to drive UN policy on cyber security". Hindustan Times. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ Shukla, Tarun; Malik Aman. "Ex-Boeing executive Vivek Lall may join Reliance Industries". Mint. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ Joshi, Saurabh (19 April 2011). "Vivek Lall leading new RIL tech venture".
- ^ "Boeing bullish on Indian defense market". NDTV. 19 August 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ "Company Overview of Boeing International Corporation India Private Limited". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 25 April 2014.[dead link]
- ^ "Boeing in Pact With Hindustan Aeronautics To Buy P-8I Plane Doors". Fox Business Network. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ "Boeing gets equipment from BEL for Indian Navy aircraft". Deccan Herald. Indo-Asian News Service. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ Mohan, Man (23 May 2013). "RIL bags strategic military aviation tie-up with Boeing US aerospace major to source 30% of its components from Reliance". The Tribune. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ Chauhan, RS (10 July 2012). "Reliance-backed consortium bags Rs 1000 cr deal to install CCTVs in Mumbai". Rediff.com. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ "Aerospace expert Vivek Lall joins Lockheed Martin". @businessline.
- ^ Mehdudia, Sujay (4 October 2013). "Vivek Lall to head US India general aviation working group". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ Mehdudia, Sujay (1 August 2013). "Towards cyber defence". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- ^ Mehdudia, Sujay (24 December 2013). "Expert recommends enhanced focus on cyber security". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 April 2014.