Ashwini Sulakhe Thorat

Ashwini Thorat

A visionary leader in aviation infrastructure, Ashwini Sulakhe Thorat is dedicated to transforming airport design and planning. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, she drives projects that enhance the passenger experience and operational efficiency.


With extensive experience in strategic airport planning and design, Ashwini combines her expertise in architecture with a deep understanding of aviation operations. She excels at crafting sustainable solutions that meet the demands of modern air travel while adhering to international standards.


Continuously exploring emerging trends and technologies, Ashwini is not only a leader but also a problem solver. Her commitment to excellence inspires her teams to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results that shape the future of aviation.

Portrait

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Chief Design and Planning at Adani Airport Holdings Ltd

Present

Vice President & Head Design and Planning at Noida International Airport

2023

Project Lead for Yamuna International Airport at Jewar

2023

Co-founder of Innovation Lab focused on Future Ready Airport initiatives

Present

Open Source Contributor for aviation-related projects focusing on sustainable practices

Present

Speaker at Passenger Terminal Expo 2018 for 'Zero Queue Terminal' initiative

2018

Published Research on 'Emerging Trends in Airport Design' in industry journal

2023

Head Airport Planning at GVK

2020

Deputy General Manager, Design at Bangalore International Airport Ltd

2014

Architect at Jurong Consultants (India) Pvt.Ltd

2004

Faculty for AutoCAD training at Autodesk

2002

BArch in Architecture from MMCA - Thesis on Airport Design and Planning

1998

Executive Education in Maximizing Leadership Potential from Harvard Business School

2017