Kuldip Singh Bhadwal

Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions (formerly KBA-NotaSys) is a world leader in offering end to end security printing solutions. Company is headquartered in Lausanne ( Switzerland ) with group headquarters at Würzburg ( Germany). As General Manager, responsible for administering operations & developing business in India. In-charge of successful sales management & record of sales to achieve targets. Utilizing Business acumen, networking , analytical thinking & strong communication skills for growth of business. Ensuring financial controls to increase hub profitability. Overseeing allocation of country budget, monitoring profit & loss and accelerating growth. Spearheading recruitment, training & skill up gradation of team.

Responsible for Defence & Aerospace business of Lloyd Group by offering HVAC, Environmental Cooling Units, Auxiliary Power Units, Cooling Systems, Fabrication Solutions to Land Forces and Aerospace sector ( e.g Heat Exchangers, Oil Cooling Solutions) . Driving programs with DRDO/ DPSU like HVF, OFMK. and captured business. Bagged the first ever program for Aerospace with HAL to supply Oil Cooling Systems. Successful tie up with global companies for partnership in Defence, Aerospace, Transportation & Heat exchanger coils. Participating in Combat Vehicles Programs with all OEMs by offering Oil Cooling Solutions, Environmental Control Units, APU , HVAC Solutions.

In the position of AVP • Established RDS as preferred partner for Defense OEMs/Tier I by offering Design, Development & Manufacturing Capabilities (SAAB, SELEX etc) by promoting Design , Development & Manufacturing of Electronics, Cable Harness & Mechanical Systems for different military products and applications • Built several alliances with Global Defense & Aerospace Companies (ALTRAN, Chemring, WB Electronics) • Signed MOUs with key defense suppliers to discharge Offset obligations (COBHAM, OTO MELARA, SHINMAYWA, AIRBUS, IAI, RAFAEL etc) • Responsible for Client Relationship Management across Defense & Aerospace domain (COBHAM, SAAB, etc) • Leading strategic initiatives to increase presence in Defense and Aerospace industry to achieve strategic goals of product developer through technology collaboration and co development • Identified possible synergies; strategized and ensured participation with MOD/MHA programs • Conducting internal assessment of capabilities with upcoming opportunities • Pipeline creation by identifying right opportunities • Built several new accounts for business growth • Actively participated in CII, FICCI, Assocham meetings ,seminars International events like Paris Air Show and Farnborough Air show Won a program for long term MRO in Aerospace with Indian defense prime in partnership with global MNC.

Responsible for Business Development of US FLIR Systems Products ( thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, and advanced threat detection systems) in Defense & Aerospace Program Management -Driven HHTI Program of Indian Army worth Rs 450 Crores in global procurement . It involved complete gambit from Submission of Techno commercial offer , Conduct of Trials, DGQA Evaluation . Conduct of Aerial Demonstration of Gimbal to Army, Navy, ICG , CRPF, HAL leading to demand generation. Business Intelligence & creating pipeline.

Served for 21 years in Mechanized Infantry, Infantry, Assam rifles and Staff appointments from the rank of 2Lt to Lt Col .Responsibilities included :- • Operations management in critical situations • Heading human resources teams up to size of 800 Overseeing manpower planning, training, motivation, control over sophisticated equipment • Planning and executing operations for movement of 150 military special trains carrying personnel, heavy equipment and material. • Interacting closely with Civil Authorities & Railway Authorities for smooth operations • Administration for over 1000 personnel including employment, transport, tendering, vendor management, risk purchases & security • Underwent professional trainings at Individual, Tactical and Strategic levels. Highlights of Service in the Indian Army • Recipient of General Officer Commanding in Chief's Award for exceptional contribution in leading operations • Outstanding results with unit/ subunit in all competitions • Distinction of initiating cost efficiency / budgetary savings • Successful execution of operations