Ashok Kumar

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ABOUT ASHOK KUMAR

OBJECTIVESeeking leadership position to pilot the org on an upward growth trajectory ProfileAccomplished strategist, administrator and defence expert with more than 37 years. Accredited capabilities to lead organizations of over personnel. Expert in multipronged strategy and policy formulation, budgeting and leading cross functional teams. Prolific writer & consummate platform speaker. Core Competencies • Visionary Leadership – emphasis on Team Building and Change Management.• Vision Crafting, Strategic Planning and Policy Conception.• Project Management, from conceptualization to execution.• Operational planning and execution of military plans in active operations (Kargil War and China Front).• Logistics Mgmt involving Forecasting, Deployment and Optimization of Resources.• Budget (Fiscal prudence) and Administrative Management Perceptivity.Expertise in defence procurement including emergency procurement as well as indigenisation.• Heading organisation at National and International level in healthcare (management). Qualifications • PhD in Defence and Strategic Studies.M Phil (Defence Studies & Management), Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Indore.• M Sc (Defence and Strategic Studies), Madras University. Experience Major General (General Staff & Staff Duties) 2019-31 Oct 21 • Principal Staff Officer to Eastern Theatre Commander covering active duty personnel deployed in active operations. Managing Director, Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ministry of Defence 2017-19• Chief Executive Officer (MD) with prowess and proficiency in resolving organizational issues of veteran health care management at pan- India level & Nepal.• Envisioning and directing quality medicare schemes for about 55 lakh military veterans and dependents, including from Nepal.Commander of National Cadet Corps Group (Punjab) 2015-17 • Chief Training Officer directing progressive training content and pedagogy to meet the requirements expected in the current socio–economic scenario of the country. • As a role model, the Directorate was awarded Prime Minister’s Banner for two years in succession at National level in all the three services by Prime Minister of India at Delhi.Deputy Director General, Directorate General of Information Systems, Army HQ 2013-15• Path finder and guide to excogitate and formulation of directives, plans and strategies for the Information Systems Road map for the Indian Army.2011-13• Chief Executive to over officers and soldiers of a cross functional military formation.