Lt Cdr Bidisha Pandey

Lt Cdr Bidisha Pandey currently serves as the Director of Trade and Investment at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), focusing on strategy and engagement in the Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space sectors in South Asia, while also leading diversity and inclusion initiatives in the region. In addition, Bidisha is a member of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Alumni Advisory Panel at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, contributing expertise to address global challenges. Previously, Bidisha was a Commonwealth Scholar, obtaining a Master's degree in Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from University College London. A former member of the Indian Navy, Bidisha held various leadership roles in operational logistics, supply chain management, and operations from July 2011 to June 2021. Further education includes a Management Development Programme in Critical Business Functions, Data Analytics, and Design Thinking from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a Naval Orientation Course from the Indian Naval Academy.