Varun Vijay Singh

CEO

New Delhi, Delhi, India19 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Created Aerospace & Defence practice for Accenture.
  • Led global teams in transformative defense solutions.
  • Forged strategic partnerships in India's defense sector.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Aerospace and Defense with a strong focus on business development and strategic partnerships.

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Skills

Core Skills

SalesDefenseStrategyBusiness DevelopmentPartnershipsIndustrial CooperationEntrepreneurshipAviation

Other Skills

Six SigmaManagement ConsultingProcurementBusiness Process ImprovementRequirements AnalysisRequirements ManagementMilitarySupply Chain ManagementChange ManagementPerformance ManagementSystems EngineeringBusiness TransformationLogisticsBusiness IntelligenceResource Management

About

| Aviation & Defence | Technology | Sales | Program Management | BD | Policy | Partnerships | Strategy | Experienced and motivated business development professional with a proven track record in leading global marketing, program management, product development, and cross-functional teams. Skilled in driving success and achieving goals in complex regulated industries. Recognized for innovative thinking and expertise in aviation, technology, sales, and consumer goods. Known for maximizing performance by analyzing details to understand competitive positions, emerging issues, trends, and relationships. Highly organized and creative problem-solver, adept at guiding teams through challenging projects and identifying key objectives. Experienced in managing multimillion-dollar contracts and budgets, and providing valuable advice to C-level executives. Accomplishments: • Created the entire Aerospace & Defence (A&D) practice for Accenture Strategy & Consulting by building capabilities in-house • Hired and managed a team of 20+ people at various locations (India, Poland, Argentina, etc.) to deliver projects to clients globally • Positioned Saab within South-East Asia as the leader for new technologies in the Civil Aviation industry. • Appointed as the India lead for two focused multibillion-dollar defense campaigns. • Generated business in non-defense industries to meet policy requirements. • Forged strategic relationships with Tier 1 firms to propel business within India and the neighboring countries. Expertise: Program Management, Project Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Strategy, Integration, Aerospace, Management Consulting, Defense, Procurement, Business Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Systems Engineering, Business Transformation, Logistics, Business Intelligence, Resource Management, Product Management, Contract Management, Process Engineering, Product Development, Proposal Writing, Competitive Analysis, Outsourcing, Quality Assurance, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Aviation, Marketing, Sales

Experience

Airbus

Senior Business Leader - Military, Airbus Helicopters

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

  • Driving Airbus Helicopters’ defence business in India, I lead high-value sales campaigns and long-term partnerships with the armed forces and government stakeholders. I shape market-entry strategies, manage complex negotiations, and align Airbus’s cutting-edge rotorcraft solutions with India’s modernisation priorities.
  • Key highlights include:
  • Leading strategic engagements with top decision-makers to secure trust and influence procurement agendas.
  • Orchestrating multi-stakeholder sales campaigns from opportunity shaping to contract closure.
  • Partnering with global Airbus teams to design tailored solutions, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
  • Strengthening Airbus’s role in India’s defence ecosystem through thought leadership and industry representation.
  • I combine commercial leadership with a deep understanding of defence priorities, positioning Airbus as a trusted partner in India’s aerospace and defence growth story.
DefenseSalesAviation

Accenture

Global Aerospace & Defense Lead

Jan 2021Jan 2023 · 2 yrs · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • At Accenture, I led the global Aerospace & Defence practice, shaping strategy and delivering transformative solutions for leading OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and defence organisations worldwide. I managed a diverse, multicultural team across continents, driving growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence for clients navigating disruption in defence and aerospace.
  • Key contributions included:
  • Steering high-impact programmes in digital, sustainability, and innovation for global aerospace and defence majors.
  • Partnering with CXOs to design strategies for competitiveness, efficiency, and growth in a rapidly evolving market.
  • Building and leading a global team, fostering collaboration across regions, cultures, and disciplines.
  • Advising governments and industry leaders on future-readiness, supply chain resilience, and emerging technologies.
  • This role strengthened my global leadership profile, deepened my expertise in defence and aerospace, and prepared me to take on broader executive mandates.
DefenseSalesAviationStrategy

Saab

4 roles

Director, Civil Aviation/ Air Defence

Promoted

Jan 2017Jan 2021 · 4 yrs · On-site

  • Led Saab’s civil aviation and air defence business in India and South Asia, with full responsibility for strategy, campaigns, and partnerships. Built relationships with key ministries, armed forces, and regulators to position Saab as a long-term partner for India’s aerospace and defence needs.
  • Drove major air defence and surveillance campaigns across the region.
  • Expanded Saab’s footprint in civil aviation technologies and airport solutions.
  • Managed strategic partnerships and strengthened government-to-government cooperation.
DefenseSalesAviationStrategy

Asst. Vice President, Air Defence

Jan 2015Jan 2017 · 2 yrs · On-site

  • Oversaw Saab’s Air Defence portfolio in India, spearheading campaigns and shaping long-term collaboration opportunities with the Indian armed forces.
  • Led business development efforts in missile systems, radars, and command & control solutions.
  • Engaged with military leadership and MoD to align Saab’s offerings with India’s operational requirements.
  • Worked with Indian industry partners to build co-development and production frameworks.
DefenseSalesAviationBusiness Development

Senior Manager - Partnerships & Industrial Cooperation

Promoted

Jan 2012Jan 2015 · 3 yrs · On-site

  • Focused on developing Saab’s industrial cooperation strategy in India, supporting offset programmes and industrial partnerships.
  • Negotiated and implemented industrial cooperation projects under India’s Defence Procurement Policy.
  • Built joint ventures, partnerships, and technology transfer opportunities with leading Indian defence firms.
  • Ensured compliance and delivery of offset obligations while creating long-term local industrial value.
DefenseSalesAviationPartnerships

Manager - Industrial Cooperation

Jan 2010Jan 2012 · 2 yrs · On-site

  • Launched Saab’s industrial cooperation agenda in India, laying the groundwork for localisation and partnerships.
  • Wrote the offset offer for the Gripen fighter programme — one of the most comprehensive industrial participation proposals submitted in India.
  • Initiated early partnerships with Indian defence companies under the ‘Make in India’ vision.
  • Developed Saab’s first industrial cooperation frameworks in India.
  • Built strong networks with government stakeholders, industry associations, and local partners.
DefenseAviationIndustrial Cooperation

Skyhigh india

Co-Founder and Board Member

Jan 2011Jan 2017 · 6 yrs · New Delhi Area, India

  • Co-founded and launched Skyhigh, India’s first commercial skydiving drop-zone.
  • Raised seed capital and exceeded revenue targets
  • Developed strategic partnerships to drive business growth and brand recognition.
AviationEntrepreneurship

Hewitt associates

Associate

Jan 2007Jan 2010 · 3 yrs · Gurgaon, India

  • Led development of Hewitt's flagship product, SIS, and delivered it to 5K+ customers.
  • Increased domestic net revenue by transitioning and relocating business from the Chicago office to India.
  • Managed and trained an 8-member team in the development and delivery of time-critical projects transitioned from the US.

Maruti suzuki india limited

Graduate Management Trainee

Jan 2006Jan 2007 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Education

Purdue University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Industrial Engineering

Jan 2002Jan 2006

IE University

Executive MBA — Strategic Management

Jan 2016Jan 2017

Air Force Bal Bharati School

CBSE — PCME

Jan 1988Jan 2001

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