Major Prajakta Desai — CEO
I bring 16 years of leadership experience across the Indian Army, Global corporate operations and Professional speaking. As the first Woman UAV Observer Pilot of the Indian Army, I broke barriers in military aviation. Serving as an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Officer, I led high-stakes aviation missions, managed crises, and mentored 300+ personnel (2010–2021). Transitioning to the corporate world, I thrived as a Manager (Operations) at Amazon India (2021–2023), driving efficiency, innovation, and team performance. Since 2021, I have been a Motivational Speaker, Military Leadership Coach, Defence Mentor, and Corporate Trainer, delivering keynotes and workshops at IIMs, IITs, Fortune 500 companies, and leadership platforms worldwide. Recognized with the Ahilya Devi Holkar National Award (2022), the Valiant Fame Icon Award (2025), and listed among the 100 Most Influential Women of 2025, I am also a regular Defence & Aviation Expert on National TV. ✨ Mission: Empowering leaders and organizations with authentic, battle-tested leadership strategies to thrive in complexity.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Military Leadership Expert with a strong background in Operations Management.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 15 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Crisis Management
Career Highlights
- First Woman UAV Observer Pilot in Indian Army
- Award-winning veteran with multiple national accolades
- Expert in military leadership and motivational speaking
Work Experience
Self-employed
Military Leadership Coach | Defence Mentor (4 yrs 10 mos)
Amazon Business
Manager II (Operations) (2 yrs 2 mos)
Indian Army
Army Officer (10 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Air Traffic Management and Air Laws Course at Air Traffic Controllers Officers Training Establishment
Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Crew at School of Artillery Deolali
Post graduate diploma in air defence weapons and radar system at Army Air Defence College
Bachelor's degree at University of Mumbai
