Major General RP Singh
Mohali, Punjab
Summary
A General officer with a proven track record of 36 years of strong leadership, strategic planning and demonstrated ability to operate successfully and make critical decisions in high pressure situations. Nick named as a go-getter and hand picked to command an Artillery Division. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of proficiency. Meticulous with sharp intellectual acumen, offering vision and motivational leadership. Overall, the profile indicates Versatility, adaptability, capability and competence to handle multifarious charters successfully and would like to put experience and skill-set to good use.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Major General
Indian Army
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Led and managed 12000 men in high-pressure military operations, consistently ensuring successful mission outcomes.
- Ensured mission reliability and efficiency of high end military equipment worth over 3 billion.
- Enhanced operational effectiveness of outfit from 75% to 98% in one year.
- Implemented innovative strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives, utilizing creative thinking and critical problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail ensuring accuracy and effectiveness and ensuring zero human causality in challenging terrains
- Proven track record of operational excellence
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with team members and superiors to achieve mission success
- Made sound decisions under pressure, considering all relevant factors and mitigating risks
- Recruited, hired, and trained over 5000 personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel. Motivating team thereby enhancing operational efficiency
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine functioning
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
Brigadier
Indian Army
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Pivotal role in organising Army level strategic conferences and dissemination to pan army.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic. Ensured turn over of approximately 1000 units pan army every year balancing regimental aspirations with organisational requirements.
- As head of China Desk formulated strategies for enhancing operational deterence.
Colonel
Indian Army
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Commanded outfit of over 1000 personnel in fast-paced challenging environment and Proved successful working within tight deadlines
- As Director at Military Operations Branch successfully planned and executed Disaster Operations pan India and abroad at apex level
- Awarded multiple times in recognition of achievements in various appointments.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Ensured 100% operational serviceability of military equipment in operational area.
- Detailed briefs and anticipative actions given to teams ensuring mission success
Lieutenant to Colonel
Indian Army
06.1987 - 01.2006
- As Principal Staff Officer used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Selected for UN mission in Ivory Coast, wherein he was instrumental in dynamically planning deployment of over 10000 multinational troops from different countries as per prevailing threat situation and political environment.
- As a helicopter pilot and flew helicopter worth 3 Crores as young Captain in challenging operational area. Awarded for gallantry during Casualty Evacuation.
Education
CXO Program - Business Administration And Management
07.2022 - 09.2023
Qualified Independent Director -
03.2023 - 04.2023
M Phil - Defence And Strategic Studies
01.2015 - 11.2015
Master of Management Studies - Management Science
05.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Defence And Strategic Studies
05.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry And Mathematics
06.1983 - 06.1986
Skills
Leadershipundefined
Timeline
IIM Mumbai - Qualified Independent Director,
03.2023 - 04.2023
XLRI - CXO Program, Business Administration And Management
07.2022 - 09.2023
Major General - Indian Army
01.2020 - 10.2023
National Defence College - M Phil, Defence And Strategic Studies
01.2015 - 11.2015
Brigadier - Indian Army
01.2013 - 01.2020
College of Defence Management - Master of Management Studies, Management Science
05.2009 - 05.2010
Colonel - Indian Army
01.2006 - 01.2013
Defence Services Staff College - Master of Science, Defence And Strategic Studies
05.1999 - 05.2000
Lieutenant to Colonel - Indian Army
06.1987 - 01.2006
National Defence Academy - Bachelor of Science, Physics, Chemistry And Mathematics
06.1983 - 06.1986
Awards
Vishist Seva Medal from the President of India for Distinguished service. Multple Commendations from the Chief of Army Staff and Army Commanders for gallantry and distinguished services.
Golf, Road Trips, Travelling
I can play to 14 to 16 handicap in Golf, I have done several road trips to name a few from Chandigarh to Goa, Jaipur to Hyderabad, Chandigarh to Jabalpur, Jabalpur to Mumbai, Jabalpur to Khajuraho- Agra and Chandigarh, Leh to Rohtang Pass, Leh to Pang gong Tso etc.
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