Rahul Vaidyanathan has joined GE Aerospace as communication director, India, following an 11-and-a-half-year stint at Weber Shandwick, where he most recently served as executive vice president.In his new role, Vaidyanathan will work across communications in India's evolving aviation and aerospace ecosystem. He highlighted the sector's transformation across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), technology, talent and the global aviation supply chain.Sharing the announcement, Vaidyanathan expressed gratitude for his time at Weber Shandwick, acknowledging the teams he built and led, the clients he worked with and the professional relationships he developed during his tenure.He described his move to GE Aerospace as an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, industry, policy, innovation and reputation, while contributing to India's growing role in the global aviation ecosystem.GE Aerospace has engineering and manufacturing capabilities in India, alongside a growing supplier ecosystem that connects the country's capabilities with global aviation requirements.Before his appointment at GE Aerospace, Vaidyanathan held several leadership positions at Weber Shandwick, including executive vice president, vice president of client experience, account director and senior manager. His responsibilities included leading key corporate accounts and building integrated campaign planning capabilities.His earlier experience includes stints at Perfect Relations, where he held client management and image management roles, as well as communications and business development assignments at The Aidmatrix Foundation and APEX InfraDevelopers.With experience spanning corporate communications, client management, media relations and strategic communications, Vaidyanathan's move marks his transition from agency leadership to an in-house communications role in the aerospace sector.
