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40+ Years of Leadership | Sena Medal Awardee | Former President SSB | Corporate HR Leader | Mentor I Author
I am an ex-Indian Army officer, leadership mentor, author, career advisor, and HR consultant dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their highest potential. With decades of experience leading teams in demanding environments and mentoring aspiring leaders, I bring a rare blend of discipline, strategic thinking, and human insight to every engagement.
From guiding SSB aspirants on their journey to becoming officers, to developing leadership capabilities within organizations, my work is rooted in the belief that true leadership is built on character, purpose, and self-awareness. Through coaching programs, consulting assignments, speaking engagements, and my writings, I continue to inspire individuals to lead with conviction, resilience, and integrity.
This platform serves as a space for leadership development, career guidance, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful conversations that empower people to navigate challenges, embrace growth, and create lasting impact.
Col Vineet Dev
A Mentor Who Has Lived What He Teaches
There is no shortage of SSB coaches, career advisors, or leadership consultants. What sets this mentorship apart is simple — it comes from someone who has actually sat on the other side of the table, evaluated officer candidates, led teams under real pressure, and built a second career in corporate leadership after the uniform came off.
Former President SSB — direct, first-hand experience of how candidates are actually evaluated, not second-hand theory.
Sena Medal awardee with 40+ years of leadership across the toughest operational environments.
A rare combination of military leadership and corporate HR experience, bringing real-world context to every session.
No guaranteed results, no rehearsed scripts — just rigorous, honest preparation built around who you genuinely are.
A Life Shaped by Service, Leadership & Purpose
For more than three decades, Col. Vineet Dev has dedicated his life to understanding leadership in its most demanding environments. From serving in the Indian Army to mentoring aspiring officers, guiding professionals, and consulting organizations, his journey has been driven by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and human potential. Every experience—whether on the field, in the boardroom, or through the written word—has reinforced a simple belief: meaningful leadership begins with self-awareness, courage, and purpose.
Explore the Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) and understand your unique strengths and areas for growth.
Whether you are preparing for the Services Selection Board, navigating a career transition, developing leadership capabilities, or seeking greater clarity in your personal journey, meaningful growth starts with a willingness to step beyond certainty. Every challenge presents an opportunity to build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and move forward with purpose. The path may be different for each individual, but the foundation remains the same—character, conviction, and continuous learning.
Leadership notes, SSB insights, articles, podcasts, and reflections from Col Vineet Dev — thoughtfully shared from time to time.
Building Leaders. Strengthening Organizations. Sharing Insights.
Mentoring aspiring Defence Services Officers, advising organisations, and sharing lessons from military service, corporate leadership, and authorship.