Gurugram, 16th Feb 2021

Noted economist and policy maker, Dr. Haseeb A. Drabu has formally joined Air Works India as an Independent Director after the receipt of all requisite approvals including security clearance. This was announced by Air Woks India through a press release. He was appointed to the Board of Directors of the MRO major in August 2020, subject to receipt of requisite approvals.

On the development Dr. Drabu said, “Notwithstanding the adverse impact of Covid on Indian aviation and MROs, it is an exciting time to step into the sector given its long-term potential, fast paced growth, and fundamental role in economic development. I look forward to collaborating with members of the Air Works Board and the management team to realize the brand’s ambitions for the MRO sector in the world’s third largest domestic market, given the growing focus towards self-reliance (or Atmanirbhar) as well as the imperative need for India to become an MRO hub.”
Prior to receipt of Dr. Drabu’s clearance, Air Works had received the necessary clearances for the appointment of Lt. Gen K J Singh (Retd.) as an Independent Director in September 2020. With this, the current Board of the Company comprises five members including, the two independent directors.

Welcoming the development, Mr. D Anand Bhaskar, MD & CEO Air Works said, “Dr. Drabu’s deep understanding and experience across several areas has an invaluable bearing on Air Works’ overall business strategy given that proven business models and strategies have become obsolete in COVID times. We are increasingly thinking and operating out-of-the-box given the dynamism and accelerating developments in the MRO sector. With a refreshed Board, we are increasingly becoming a stronger enterprise that is also embracing the best in corporate governance.”