Wing Commander RD Deshpande (Retd.), a distinguished industry leader and a visionary, with nearly 30 years of experience in leadership development, organizational excellence, and corporate training. Recipient of prestigious awards, like; "Excellence in Leadership Development" by Leadership Federation and the Chief of Air Staff Commendation. As the Founder & MD of Skill Up Nation, he is continuously transforming the landscape of HR Industry and businesses through a unique structured approach and solutions.
An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, National Defence Academy, Air Force Administrative College, Air Force Intelligence School, and other esteemed institutions, and having served with Industry giants, like; Reliance Retail Ltd. and Byju’s in the leadership roles, WinCo RD brings a wealth of knowledge in organizational design & development, learning & development, and behavioral training. His expertise also extends to business operations, cost optimization, and leadership transformation, making a significant impact on the businesses and the leaders.
With 10,000+ training hours and an average rating of 4.8/5, his commitment to excellence is unparalleled. Having transformed over 600 professionals, through his Coaching initiative, Executive Presence, he continues to drive success through experiential learning and strategic consultancy.


Meet The Founder & MD






OUR VISION
Building Leaders Today for a Stronger Nation Tomorrow.
Quality is not something that we just strive for – we live by this principle every day. In fact, quality is our first nature and a habit.
While most of the things about the creative process may be forgotten, the excellence of our services will always be remembered.
OUR MISSION
"To ignite positive transformations in; Individuals, Professionals, and Organisations, unlocking their
limitless Human Potential."
1. To provide world-class skill development opportunities that enable personal and professional growth.
2. To nurture and empower individuals through skill development and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
3. To unleash the human potential, cultivate skills, foster growth and ignite the change.
4. To drive positive business impact, leading to enduring success for the organisations we serve.
CORE VALUES
Excellence with Integrity
Passion for the Positive Impact
Delivering Creative Solutions
Customer Centric Approach