Partha P. Roy Chowdhury

Connecting Industries@ Lockheed Martin | Innovation, Offsets, Startups, Building Business

South Delhi, Delhi, India

Summary

I am responsible for leading relationships and negotiations with Indian industry and the government, as well as developing and executing business cases for industrial development, partnerships, and sourcing. I have 18 years of extensive experience in achieving remarkable results in industrial, economic, and community development, both in India and internationally. My core competencies include strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, operational management, budgeting, information technology, and relationship building. I have a proven track record of driving profitability gains and huge revenues within highly competitive organizations, as well as attracting, initiating, and leading the inward FDI investment portfolio up to US$1 billion. I am passionate about fostering innovation and supporting start-ups in the technology and travel sectors, as well as advancing the growth and competitiveness of India's aerospace industry. I hold a GMP from Harvard Business School, an MBA from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, and a BA in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Experience

Lockheed Martin Commercial Lead Japan, India & Bangladesh September 2019 - Present (5 years) Tokyo , Japan & New Delhi Area, India Industrial Development Executive in charge of leading relationships and negotiations with Indian industry and the Indian government. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure the successful award, signature, and execution of contracts. Coordination and development of business cases to support industrial development, partnerships, and sourcing. Encourage innovation and support for start-ups.

Hopbug LLC, CA, US

Co-Founder

September 2018 - September 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Walnut Creek, California

We founded a small AI firm and developed a team of some of the smartest and hardworking people in the technology & travel business. Keen to have access to the some of the largest distribution channels in the world. We have disruptive and leading edge management solutions for small, medium and independent travel providers. We partner with some of the world's leading organizations, consolidators and systems integrators to rapidly develop cost-effective solutions in to allow you to better compete in the global travel marketplace. We deliver reliable, low cost, flexible and compliant systems that are adaptable to your organization's changing needs. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, we have a global team of partners and developers who are trying to introduce blockchain in all travel bookings henceforth bringing down the cost and adding more perks to travel.

New Delhi Advisors

Co-Founder & Managing Director

September 2018 - September 2019 (1 year 1 month)

New Delhi, Delhi, India

A team of Harvard Alumnus has partnered to act as an indispensable catalyst in building successful businesses. We work for clients to muster change, shape winning strategies and drive execution. We provide you with high quality knowledge and expertise through our best of minds in the planet so as to successfully establish your startups and provide strategic solutions for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India. We confidently address most important challenges of Indian business & Industry.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India

AVP Invest India

March 2016 - August 2018 (2 years 6 months)

New Delhi Area, India

Headed Defence, Aerospace & Oil and Gas teams. Market entry advisory & facilitation of global investors in various sectors, attracted and facilitated the inward FDI investment portfolio of US$10 billion planned to be deployed by 2020. Government relations support and facilitation to 46 multinational Companies in one year, including important strategy advisory. Policy advocacy for major Airlines operating in India and abroad. Advising & Handholding 3 Public companies through JV’s and mergers. Brand development and Image building of FDI hosting in India. Getting investment worth $50 million USD in Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Delhi and other states. Initiating projects for implementation of city gas networks in 4 major cities. Trained by World bank to operate in an IPA.

Government of India Official Executive Officer, Defence

January 2015 - March 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Delhi Area, India

Executive officer: Operational Works and shelters. Transit routes. Planning and coordination for the allocation of construction material in operational areas in J&K. Financial planning for operational tasks and building of habitats for more than 70 battalions stationed in high altitude and hilly areas. Successfully coordinating with State Government machineries for joint work progress and speedy implementation. Automation of allocation processes.

Government of India ADC to Governor

February 2010 - January 2015 (5 years)

Dehradun, India

Aide-de- Camp to Governor. Public Relations & communicating with politicians & bureaucrats, cooperating in evacuating of 20000 pilgrimages in Uttarakhand during flash floods. Managing & operating the public office of the Governor for 5 years with 3 different Governors in two different State Governments with authenticity & confidentiality. Managing more than 2000 issues, complaints and meeting more than 500 people monthly. Setting up online systems for speedy addressing of problems. Opening up Rajbhawan resources for public use and optimum utilization.

Indian Army. Major

December 2004 - February 2010 (5 years 3 months)

New Delhi Area, India

Major, Company Commander and 2nd In charge of Infantry Bn. Leading & training 120 troops for combat in Ladakh Scouts. Served in the highest battle field “Siachen” and awarded for professionalism and courage. Responsibly handled logistics and supply chain in terrain more than 15000-21000 ft.Lead by example and encouraged professionalism and service before self. Stood critical situation and solved cross border issues diplomatically. Motivated troops to encounter the hardship of Glacier without a single casualty. Setting up best practices to minimal use of logistics resources and combination of task. Build up a strong, motivated and skilled team for special operations in snow and mountain warfare. Part of Joint exercises with UK and US troops.