After completing 32 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy, Commodore Rakesh Prasad (Retd.), recently assumed charge as Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel) at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL).

An alumnus of the Naval Engineering Course, Lonavala, Cmde Prasad was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 05 December 1992.

He holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from JNU and a postgraduate degree from the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington.

Throughout his distinguished naval career, Commodore Prasad served on several frontline platforms in various roles and held key positions at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, including Manager (Weapon), Deputy General Manager (Weapon), and Additional General Manager (Production).

In the rank of Commodore, he served as Command Electrical Officer at Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, Officer-in-Charge of the Fleet Maintenance Unit, Visakhapatnam, and most recently as Director, NATAA, Mumbai.

Commodore Prasad has a strong interest in adopting futuristic technologies for the maritime sector and integrating advanced innovations into battlefield application.

As Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel) at HSL, Commodore Prasad will oversee strategic corporate planning and personnel management, playing a vital role in driving the organization’s growth and aligning its workforce with its long-term vision and objectives.