Commander Raj Davis (Retd) brings over 23 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy, backed by extensive experience in leadership development, behavioural training, and team performance enhancement. His naval career includes a wide spectrum of training roles, where he successfully imparted professional knowledge and operational skills to both officers and sailors across various levels of responsibility.

Core Professional Strengths

Leadership Development & Behavioural Training

• Designed and delivered training for officers undergoing specialisation (post-graduation in Telecommunication) and ab-initio (induction) programs.
• Conducted structured training for sailors in the field of communication.
• Mentored under-trainee officers onboard naval training ships, shaping their foundational leadership capabilities.

14 Years of Onboard Leadership Experience

• Played a pivotal role in enhancing shipboard readiness, skill levels, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated exceptional team-building capability, contributing to his ship being adjudged the Best Ship for Anti-Piracy Operations (2014–15).

Learning & Development Expertise

• Planned, scheduled, and executed foundational training programs for young naval officers prior to retirement.
• Transitioned seamlessly into the role of Outbound Trainer and Corporate Learning Facilitator, conducting high-impact:
• Has trained students of leading B-schools and institutions across India; contributed significantly to increased placement success for participants of the Finish School Program at NIT Calicut.

Institutional & Corporate Engagements

• Empanelled faculty at CELABS (Centre of Excellence for Leadership and Behavioural Studies), training Indian Navy officers in leadership and behavioural competencies.
• Works with corporates, educational institutions, and professional groups to develop effective teams and future-ready leaders.

Educational & Professional Credentials

• Post Graduate Degree in Telecommunication
• Post Graduate Degree in Defence & Strategic Studies
• Certified Cyber Security Professional – Indian Navy Information Warfare Cell
• General Management Programme (GMP) – IIM Lucknow
• PGDBA (HR) – Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
• Advanced Training Technology Qualifications
• Master Trainer Certification – Indian Leadership Academy

Training Specializations