Gurugram: PR Professionals, a company within the PRP Group, appoints Wing Commander RD Deshpande (Retd) as the President for Defence Business and HR Services, enhancing its leadership and expanding expertise in the Defence and HR domains.
Wing Commander RD Deshpandejoins PR Professionals after leading Learning and Development at Byju’s. With 22 years of military service, his leadership and specialized knowledge enhance PRP Group’s team.
A highly decorated military veteran, WinCo RD excelled in exemplary leadership roles in the Indian Air Force and esteemed organizations like Reliance Retail Ltd., Byju’s, ISHRAE, and Critical Care Unified Pvt. Ltd. He is an alumnus of prestigious institutions including IIM Ahmedabad and has completed courses from institutions like XLRI, Jamshedpur and the Jack Welch Management Institute.
At PR Professionals, WinCo RD will lead its Defence business along withHR Services. It is aligned with the Vision of the Founder and Managing Director, PRP Group, Dr. Sarvesh Tiwari and this expansion marks the very thought-through and robust strengthening plans of the company.
Dr. Sarvesh shared “We are delighted to welcome Wing Commander RD Deshpande to the PRP family. His extensive experience in Defence and Corporate Leadership, coupled with his expertise in HR, PR and Learning & Development, will prove to be invaluable for the company as we expand our offerings and reinforce our commitment to excellence. His unique experiences and perspectives from the Armed Forces,sound knowledge and stellar educational background adds a professional flavor to the team. We are confident that his visionary approach and strategic insights will drive significant growth and innovation for our clients and the organization.”
Commenting on his appointment, Wing Commander RD Deshpande said, “I am thrilled to join PRPfamily and am eager to contribute to the company’s mission of excellence in Defence business and HR Services. I am excited and at the same time committed to drive impactful initiatives and support the growth of our clients and the organization.”
With over 28 years of rich and diversified experience in “People Functions”, WinCo RD is a visionary, strategist and an expert in defining policies, processes, and implementing reforms. He is a certified Behavioral Trainer, excelling in ‘Outbound, Facilitation, and Experiential Training’. He is also an ‘Executive Presence Coach’.
PR Professionals recently expanded its senior leadership team with seasoned professionals. Nishant Singhal joined as President Strategy. Varun Aggarwal became Assistant Vice President for Business Development, bringing experience to drive business expansion. Sanjay Singh, a media and PR veteran, assumed the role of Vice President.
