Alay Parikh to Lead Business Development for Boeing Defence and Services in India

Boeing has appointed Alay Parikh as director of business development for its Defence and Services business in India, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strengthening operations and accelerating growth in the region.

Parikh will build on Boeing’s presence in the country, driving business growth, strengthening customer relationships, and pursuing new platform and services opportunities in India. He will report to Randy Rotte, senior director, International Business Development, and succeeds Alain Garcia, who takes on a new assignment with Boeing in South Korea.

“Alay’s rich experience across defence systems and working with global customers supports Boeing’s commitment to long-term growth in India. As we deepen our engagement in the region, his background and familiarity with our operations will play a critical role in advancing our priorities,” said president, Boeing India and South Asia, Salil Gupte.

Parikh brings nearly two decades of experience at Boeing, where he has held key leadership roles across the company’s global defence and supply chain operations. He previously led the BGS Programme Team for sustainment efforts in Singapore, overseeing support for the Apache, Chinook, and F-15 platforms. Earlier, he served as strategy & new business manager within BDS Supply Chain, focusing on Asia and emerging markets, and driving strategic supplier engagement and offset programmes. Parikh also contributed to global supply chain architecture initiatives and has extensive experience with the CH-47 and AH-64 platforms.

“I’m pleased to join the team at Boeing India. As India’s defence landscape continues to evolve, I look forward to supporting our customers with advanced capabilities and sustainment solutions that align with their operational goals and contribute to India’s self-reliance ambitions,” said Alay Parikh, now director, India business development, Boeing Defense, Space & Security.

Boeing's commitment to India includes a heritage spanning over eight decades. Presently, India operates 11 C-17s, 22 AH-64 Apaches (with six more on order), 15 CH-47 Chinooks, 12 P-8Is, 3 VVIP aircraft (737 airframe), and two Head of State aircraft (777 airframe), all of which are Boeing platforms. India is at the front and centre of Boeing’s business plans and is one of the largest defence markets for Boeing. BDI serves as a local entity, offering comprehensive lifecycle solutions for government and defence customers in India.