Dr. Vivek Lall
About Dr. Vivek Lall
Dr. Vivek Lall serves as the Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in aerospace and engineering, he has worked for notable companies including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Reliance, while also contributing to various advisory committees and boards.
Work at General Atomics
Dr. Vivek Lall has served as Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation since 2020. He is based in San Diego, California, where he oversees the company's strategic direction and operations. Prior to this role, he held the position of Chief Executive for US and International Strategic Development at General Atomics from 2014 to 2017. His leadership at General Atomics focuses on advancing technology and innovation in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Lall holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Wichita State University. He also earned a Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carleton University. Additionally, he has an MBA from City University of Seattle. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in aerospace engineering and business management.
Professional Background
Dr. Lall has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked at Lockheed Martin as Vice President from 2018 to 2020 and at Boeing as Vice President from 1996 to 2011. He also served as President and CEO of Reliance in New Delhi from 2011 to 2014. His early career included roles at Raytheon and NASA, where he contributed to multidisciplinary engineering projects. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at Embry-Riddle at McConnell Air Force Base.
Achievements and Recognitions
Dr. Lall has received several accolades throughout his career. He was appointed by the US Government to the NextGen Advisory Committee in 2018. He is a recipient of the 2008 OCA National Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Award and has been cited in Who’s Who multiple times. He was recognized as one of the top 2000 outstanding scientists of the twentieth century and received a gold medal from Cambridge for his scientific contributions to aerospace.
Leadership and Contributions
Dr. Lall has played a significant role in various organizations. He served as the founding Co-Chair of the US-India Aviation Cooperation Program, which was launched in 2005. He is also a member of the Sigma Gamma Tau Aerospace Honor Society and the Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society. In October 2020, he was elected to the Board of Directors of both the US Japan Business Council and the US India Business Council, reflecting his influence in international business relations.