Shri Shrirang Anilrao Kothe, completed his Bachelors in Engineering from Nagpur University in the year 1993 and joined Hindustan Aeronautics Limited as a Design Trainee at Nashik Division. He took over various responsibilities including setting up of subassembly line for Su-30 MKI, till August, 2014. He continued his journey of professional life in Nashik, HAL and got elevated to the post of General Manager-AMD in the year 2023.

During his professional career he has significant contribution towards establishment of new production line of LCA- MK1 and HTT-40 Aircraft, Enhancement of Production capacity for LCA undercarriages to 30 per annum.

In April 2025, he got promoted to the post of Executive Director-SED and since December 2025, Shri Kothe was heading the Koraput Division as ED-Koraput. His tenure in Koraput Division is testimony to the milestone events like Handing of 1st TTL Extended overhauled AL-31FP Engine, 1000th AL-31FP ROH Engine, Delivery of 2000th Manufacturing engine from Koraput Division, Inauguration of 2nd manufacturing line for shakti engine and many more.

In his little span in Koraput as head of the division he has been instrumental in implementation of many Industry 4.0 and Quality 4.0 initiatives in both Engine Division and Sukhoi Engine Division. The Division achieved the highest ever turnover of more than Rs. 5800 Crs. under his able leadership in PY 2025-26.

On 13.11.2026, he got elevated to the post of Chief Executive Officer (Helicopter Complex).