Gp Capt (Retd) Adarsh Sidharth

Senior leader with over 25 years of experience spanning the public sector, defence services, and emerging health-tech initiatives. Held operational and administrative command roles in the Indian Air Force, managing over 4,000 personnel, budgets exceeding ₹55 crore, and strategic base-level functions across multiple regions. Decorated with five service medals, two operational wings, and multiple commendations for excellence in leadership, execution, and innovation. Post-retirement, I have worked closely with government agencies, global nonprofits, and startups, contributing to areas such as healthcare delivery, logistics strategy, regulatory readiness, and technology deployment, including drone-based interventions for public health. I bring hands-on expertise in scaling programs, strengthening internal operations, ensuring financial and compliance discipline, and forming trusted relationships with implementation partners. Having worked extensively within the systems of central and state governments, I am well-versed in their functional and decision-making processes. My veteran background provides direct access to senior bureaucrats and institutional leadership, often enabling faster engagement, smoother collaboration, and better alignment with policy frameworks.

As a senior-level leader with post career transition i am ready for high-impact advisory roles, and am experienced working with highly driven younger CEOs. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and building trust within teams and organizations.

• Deep experience in public-private- convergence, from policy to grassroots
• Trusted interface for high-trust partnerships with government, funders, and delivery agencies
• Adept at designing execution frameworks for scale, sustainability, and measurable outcomes
• Comfortable working in structured nonprofit settings, regulatory corridors, and field operations
• Interests: Technology for development, reading, gaming, sports

Successfully Orchestrated and executed medicine from sky operations for clients

2021

100 hours DGCA project for Clients-2021

Advised WEF on AAM mobility India -2024

(https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Skyways_to_the_Future_2024.pdf)

Advised MoCA on FUA (2014)

(https://aim￾India.aai.aero/sites/default/files/ais_docs/FUA%20Manual%20ver%201.0.pdf)

Though my foundation is in bioscience, I transitioned to national service early
on. Today, I am using this combined understanding to support community
health, drone logistics and mobility frameworks.

I bring a strong grasp of ground-level implementation and the ability to work
across sectors whether it is working with civil society, defence research, or
global advisory Agencies like WEF and QCI.

I understand systems and processes, and I know how to get things done within
them and work with Younger High performance CEOs

I am comfortable working in structured nonprofit environments, policy
corridors, or grassroots operational zones wherever the work needs to
happen.