Dr. Harpreet A. De Singh is a globally acclaimed Pure Soul consciousness leader, transformational CEO, pilot, author and aviation trailblazer whose career spans more than 35 years. Known as a “Monk in Corporate Clothes,” she has developed a distinctive leadership philosophy that integrates spiritual awareness with corporate excellence. As the founder of Pure Soul Quotient (PSQ) and author of The Light Within, she advocates a leadership approach grounded in consciousness, purpose, values and professional performance.
Her career has been marked by several pioneering milestones in Indian aviation. She is recognised as India’s first woman CEO of an airline, first woman Chief of Flight Safety and the first woman pilot selected by Air India. Her professional journey has also encompassed significant responsibilities as an instructor and trainer, contributing to the development of aviation professionals and strengthening standards across operational and safety domains.
Throughout her career, she has worked across a wide spectrum of aviation and management functions. Her expertise includes integrated management systems, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Document Management Systems (DMS), emergency response, accident investigation, operational efficiency and business excellence. Her multidisciplinary experience has enabled her to approach organisational challenges through a combination of technical knowledge, leadership discipline and strategic thinking.
A defining feature of her leadership philosophy is the integration of inner development with professional responsibility. Through PSQ, she has sought to introduce a framework in which individual consciousness, ethical conduct and organisational performance complement one another. Her approach reflects the belief that sustainable leadership requires more than technical competence; it also demands self-awareness, accountability, compassion and a clear sense of purpose.
Her identity as a Karma Yogi further shapes this philosophy. Rather than separating professional achievement from personal values, she promotes the idea that leadership can become a vehicle for meaningful contribution. Her work therefore extends beyond conventional corporate objectives to encompass human development, social responsibility and the cultivation of purpose-driven leadership.
Her contribution to aviation and leadership has received several prestigious honours. These include the Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Aviation Excellence Award, Bharat Ratna JRD Tata Aviation Excellence Award, IATA Inspirational Role Model Award and various National Excellence Awards. Such recognition reflects the breadth of her contribution to aviation, professional leadership and the advancement of women in traditionally demanding sectors.
Beyond her corporate and aviation responsibilities, she has remained involved in social and professional initiatives. Her engagement with the Aeronautical Society of India, IWPA and her HARPS spiritual foundation reflects her continuing commitment to knowledge, social leadership and human development. Through these platforms, she seeks to encourage values-based leadership and inspire individuals to connect professional achievement with a larger sense of purpose.
Her authorship of The Light Within adds another dimension to her work, providing a platform through which she explores themes associated with inner awareness, consciousness and personal transformation. The book complements her broader efforts to encourage individuals and leaders to look beyond external achievement and examine the values and awareness that shape their decisions.
Dr. Harpreet A. De Singh’s journey represents an uncommon intersection of aviation, corporate leadership and spirituality. From breaking barriers in Indian aviation to developing a consciousness-based leadership philosophy, she continues to demonstrate how professional excellence and inner development can coexist. Her evolving legacy is defined not only by pioneering achievements but also by her effort to inspire more conscious, responsible and purpose-driven leadership.
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