Sqn Ldr Ginni Chaudhary(Retd.)

Sqn Ldr Ginni Chaudhary (Retd.) is a former Indian Air Force pilot, UAV professional, entrepreneur, Performance & Resilience Coach, keynote speaker on women in leadership, mindfulness advocate, certified POSH trainer, and social impact leader. With a career rooted in service, resilience, technology, and mission-oriented leadership, she brings together experience across defence, aviation, unmanned systems, entrepreneurship, media, and community development to create meaningful change.

As a military pilot, Ginni experienced the power of mindfulness in an operational environment, where focus, situational awareness, emotional regulation, and calm decision-making were critical to mission success. This experience inspired her to advocate mindfulness not only as an operational skill but also as a powerful practice for personal well-being, resilience, leadership, and navigating life's transitions.

With extensive experience across manned and unmanned aviation, Ginni developed a deep understanding of UAV systems, drone technologies, automation, and the evolving role of autonomous systems in modern operations. This experience became the foundation for her transition into technology entrepreneurship and led to the creation of GiVa Aerotech, a deep-tech venture she co-founded to explore and develop AI-driven unmanned systems, robotics, automation, and emerging UAV technologies. Through GiVa, she seeks to bridge her operational experience with technological innovation and contribute to the future of autonomous systems.

During Operation Sindoor, Ginni appeared as a defence analyst and panelist on leading national television news channels, contributing her operational perspective and insights to national discussions on defence and security.

As a Performance & Resilience Coach, Ginni works with individuals and teams to navigate change, strengthen resilience, enhance performance, and lead with greater clarity and purpose. As a certified POSH trainer, she is also committed to fostering safer, more respectful, and inclusive workplaces through awareness, prevention, and a culture of dignity and accountability.

As a mother of two, Ginni's personal journey of balancing motherhood, career transition, entrepreneurship, and self-growth has further shaped her belief that service extends far beyond the battlefield. Her experiences have inspired her to champion causes related to mental well-being, women's empowerment, grief support, veterans' transition, education, and community resilience.

Through her work, she continues to inspire individuals to embrace change, build resilience, lead with compassion, and create lives driven by purpose.