Shilpa Gupta Appointed Chief Technology Officer – India at GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace has appointed Shilpa Gupta as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – India, alongside the additional responsibility of Bangalore Site Leader. The appointment underscores GE Aerospace’s continued focus on strengthening its technology, engineering, and innovation capabilities in India, a key hub within the company’s global operations.

Role and Responsibilities

In her new leadership position, Shilpa Gupta will be responsible for driving technology strategy, engineering excellence, and site operations across GE Aerospace’s India ecosystem. Her role is expected to play a critical part in advancing India’s contribution to the company’s global innovation agenda, particularly in aerospace engineering, digital technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

Extensive Leadership Experience

Prior to joining GE Aerospace, Gupta served as CTO – India at GE Vernova and held the position of Executive Director and Board Member at GE Renewable Energy. In these roles, she led large, multi-location engineering teams and oversaw key governance, operational, and strategic initiatives across energy and technology domains.

A Career Spanning Global Enterprises

With over two decades of professional experience, Gupta has worked across leading organizations including GE, General Motors, Infosys, and CEAT Limited. Her background spans advanced engineering, enterprise technology leadership, talent development, and organizational transformation, equipping her to manage complex, large-scale technology environments.

Focus on Talent and Inclusion

Beyond technical leadership, Gupta is widely recognized for her commitment to talent development and diversity & inclusion initiatives. Her leadership approach emphasizes building future-ready engineering teams while fostering inclusive and high-performance workplace cultures.

Strategic Significance for GE Aerospace

Her appointment comes at a time when GE Aerospace is expanding its innovation footprint globally. Strengthening leadership in India aligns with the company’s broader strategy to leverage regional engineering excellence to support next-generation aerospace technologies.

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a global leader in aerospace propulsion, services, and systems, delivering advanced technologies that power commercial and defense aviation worldwide. The company continues to invest in innovation, talent, and digital capabilities to shape the future of flight.