Air Marshal S Sivakumar, VSM, has taken over as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) at Air Headquarters in New Delhi, effective July 1, 2025. His appointment marks a significant addition to the Indian Air Force’s senior leadership, given his rich experience and distinguished service record.
Commissioned into the Administration branch of the IAF in June 1990, Air Marshal Sivakumar holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from Pondicherry University and an MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies from Osmania University.
Over the course of his 35-year career, he has held several key command and staff positions. These include roles such as Senior Air Traffic Control Officer at a forward air base, Chief Administrative Officer at a premier flying station, and Air Officer Commanding of an Equipment Depot. He has also represented the Indian Air Force in the United Nations Mission in Congo and served as an Air Force Examiner.
At the strategic level, he has held appointments such as Command Works Officer and Command Personnel Staff Officer at two operational commands. He has also served as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Air Force Works) and, more recently, as Director General (Administration) at Air Headquarters.
Air Marshal Sivakumar is a recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal, awarded for distinguished service of a high order. His appointment as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration is expected to further strengthen the administrative and operational frameworks of the Indian Air Force.
