AXISCADES Technologies Limited has announced the appointment of Giridhar Aramane as a Non-Executive Independent Director on its Board. The appointment reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and enhance strategic oversight as it expands its presence in engineering and technology solutions.
Mr Aramane brings more than three decades of experience across public administration, infrastructure development, and strategic policy. An Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1988 batch, he most recently served as Defence Secretary to the Government of India, where he played a key role in shaping national defence and policy initiatives.
Welcoming the appointment, Dr Sampath Ravinarayanan, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of AXISCADES, said Mr Aramane’s expertise in managing complex programs and his deep understanding of policy frameworks will add significant value to the company’s growth strategy. He highlighted that Mr Aramane’s experience across government and infrastructure sectors will support AXISCADES in navigating global markets and strengthening its operational capabilities.
Mr Aramane has previously held several senior positions, including Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat. His career also includes roles in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, and leadership assignments in the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
In addition to his public service, he currently serves on the boards of multiple organizations across infrastructure, technology, and financial services. His academic background includes degrees in civil engineering, technology, and economics from leading institutions in India.
Commenting on his new role, Mr Aramane said he looks forward to contributing to AXISCADES’ strategic priorities and supporting its long-term growth. He noted that engineering and technology are increasingly central to global industry transformation, and AXISCADES is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
AXISCADES Technologies Limited provides end-to-end engineering, product development, and manufacturing support across aerospace, defence, electronics, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence domains. Headquartered in Bengaluru, the company operates through subsidiaries and offices in France, Germany, Denmark, the United States, and Canada.
The group employs over 3,000 professionals across 17 locations worldwide and maintains long-term relationships with the Indian armed forces, the Ministry of Defence, defence laboratories, public sector undertakings, and global original equipment manufacturers. Its capabilities span weapon systems, avionics, radar, electronic warfare, C4I2 systems, unmanned platforms, test solutions, and ground support equipment, covering the full product lifecycle from concept evaluation through manufacturing and certification.
