Dr. C.G. KRISHNADAS NAIR
Dr Krishnadas Nair, First Professional Engineer to become Chairman and C.E.O of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Transformed HAL into a globally competent aerospace Industry through long term strategic plan with strong R&D, diversification, export, industry academy, interaction and work culture based on ethics and team work with 10 fold for business and substantially profits. LED design and development of Advanced Light Helicopter, new Jet trainer and Light Armed Helicopter and initiated development of High altitude Helicopter, Multi role Transport Aircraft, advanced materials & technologies and aerospace equipment. Founded the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) and stimulated small medium and large private sector industries to indigenously develop aerospace equipment. Served as Vice Chancellor of MATS University and chairman/Member Governing Council of number of engineering colleges and visiting professor including INAE-AICTE distinguished visiting professor at IIT, Chennai.
Padmashree (Government of India Decoration for Civilians), scope Award for best Chief Executive and Gold Plaque, Birla Gold Medal, Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award, National Aeronautical Prize, Vasvik Research Award, Omprakash Bhasin Award, Dr.Ambedkar Bharath Shree Award, Rashtriya Ratna Award, National Metallurgical Award, Swadeshi Science Puraskara, Enterprise Excellence Award, National Award for R&D, FIE foundation Award and National Award for Best Employer of Physically Handicapped.