Pawan Hans Limited,

C-14, Sector-1, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida-201301 (U.P.)

Pawan Hans Limited,

C-14, Sector-1, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida-201301 (U.P.)

Shri Padam Lal Negi is a Government Nominee Director on the Board of Pawan Hans Limited. Shri Negi is a distinguished civil servant from the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), (1992 batch), currently serving as Joint Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. With more than three decades of experience in financial management, audit, and administration, he has held key positions across the Defence Accounts Department, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, and other central government organizations. Academically, Shri Negi holds a B.A. in English, Political Science, Sociology, and Urdu, along with dual master’s degrees in Political Science and Sociology from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Shri Negi has held vital leadership and administrative roles across multiple government frameworks. He has undergone extensive professional training, including the Mid-Career Training Programme at IIM Bangalore and specialized courses in financial management, procurement, vigilance, and socio-economic policy at premier institutions in India and abroad, such as the International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague. Beyond his executive duties, he is a dedicated philanthropist, social worker, and active community leader, recognized for coordinating crucial blood donation campaigns, supporting student associations, and donating generously to healthcare foundations, disaster relief, and child education. Shri Negi’s career reflects a rare blend of administrative acumen, financial expertise, and social commitment, making him a respected leader in public service and a valued adviser in the aviation sector.

Ministry of Civil Aviation,

Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003

Shri Asangba Chuba Ao is an Indian Administrative Service officer of the 2003 Batch Bihar Cadre is serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India since January, 2023. He is the Division Head of Airports Authority of India Division, Airport Development Division, Cargo and Domestic Transport Division which also handles the RCS-UDAN Scheme, Advanced Air Mobility and Helicopters. He is on the Board of Directors of Alliance Air, Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), Rohini Heliport Ltd. (RHL), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) and Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL). Prior to 2023, he has served in the State Government in various capacities in the Departments of Education, Health, Mines, Commercial Taxes, Urban Development, Water Resources, Cooperative Consumer’s Federation Ltd., National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme and as District Collector and Divisional Commissioner. He has also worked as CEO, Bihar State Mining Corporation and MD, Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation. Academically distinguished, Mr. Ao holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Delhi and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Himachal Pradesh University.

Ministry of Civil Aviation,

Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003

Air Vice Marshal Sanjeev Vashishth is a Government Nominee Director on the Board of Pawan Hans Limited. He is a highly distinguished officer of the Indian Air Force, commissioned into the helicopter stream on Jun 13, 1992. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College (Wellington), TACDE, Army War College (Mhow), and National defence College (New Delhi), he is a qualified ‘Helicopter Combat Leader’ with over 3,500 flying hours across various Mi-series rotary-wing platforms, including Mi-25/35 attack helicopters. A decorated Kargil Veteran, he has participated in the UN Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo during 2005-2006.

Throughout his exemplary career, Air officer has demonstrated exceptional operational leadership. He successfully commanded a premier Helicopter Unit during peak anti-Naxal operations and subsequently headed two frontline Air Stations. He has served as the Air Attache to Ukraine and accredited Defence Attache to Romania. He has also held important staff appointments at both Air Command and Air HQ. Presently, he is serving as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff Operations (Transport & Helicopters) at Air Headquarters. He has been commended by the Chief of the Air Staff, and awarded the prestigious Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal.

Indian Air Force & Director of PHL

Air Headquarters, New Delhi-110011

 Phone: 011-23013004

Head New Energy (Hydrogen &CCUS), ONGC & Director, PHL

3010, 3rd Floor, Tower A, Deendayal Urja Bhawan,

5, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070

Phone: 011-26753010