Ravi Dharnidharka

Ravi Dharnidharka is currently the SVP of Cirrus Services & Business Development at Cirrus Aircraft. Ravi has held this position since December of 2015. Prior to their current role, Dharnidharka served as the Director of Business Development at Senior Aerospace Ketema from December 2012 until December 2015.

Dharnidharka has an extensive military background, having served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from December 2010 until December 2018, where they attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Ravi also served in the United States Marine Corps from December 1997 until December 2010, reaching the rank of Major.

Dharnidharka's experience also includes working in business development for UTC Aerospace Systems from December 2010 until December 2012, and serving as a strategic marketing consultant and instructor pilot for Air Combat USA from December 2006 until December 2011.

Ravi Dharnidharka earned their BS in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Ravi then went on to earn an Executive MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business. Finally, they earned a degree in Aviation Safety & Risk Management from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Ravi Dharnidharka reports to Zean Nielsen, CEO. They work with Michelle Roemer - SVP, Information Technology, John Gallo - SVP, Operations, and Ken Harness - SVP, Product Development.