(MENAFN- GetNews) PDRL, a leading innovator in drone technology solutions, announced the appointment of Dr. Chandra Dwivedi as an Independent Director on its Board.

Dr. Chandra Mauli Dwivedi is an accomplished corporate leader, academician, and thought leader in Human Resources and Organizational Development. With over three decades of experience shaping people strategies across industries, Dr. Dwivedi currently serves as Board Director and President – Global HR & CSR at TEQ Analytics Pvt. Ltd., Group CHRO at Aarav Global Group of Companies & TaxBuddy Group, and Director & CHRO at Jivika Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Previously, he has held senior leadership roles as Group CHRO, President & Global Head – Corporate HR & CSR at multiple reputed companies across India.

Dr. Dwivedi's expertise spans Global HR Strategy, Leadership Development, IPOs, M&As, Outsourcing, Talent Transformation, and CXO Leadership Building. He is also a recognized Ph.D. guide with Mumbai University and Pacific University, Udaipur, and contributes extensively to research, consulting, and industry–academia collaboration.

A respected voice in HR and business strategy, Dr. Dwivedi is a regular keynote speaker, chairperson, and panellist at leading national and international forums such as CII, FICCI, BMA, NHRD, NASSCOM, NIPM, and the World HRD Congress. He is also a frequent contributor to The Economic Times, Business India, Indian Management, Human Capital, Express Computer, and has been featured on CNBC, ABP News, ET Now, Star News, and Zee TV.

“We are honoured to welcome Dr. Chandra Mauli Dwivedi to PDRL's Board,” said Anil Chandaliya, CEO, PDRL.“With his exemplary leadership in global HR strategy, corporate governance, IPO preparedness, and organizational transformation, Dr. Dwivedi brings invaluable insight that will guide PDRL as we build high-performance leadership, strengthen our governance framework, and accelerate our journey toward global expansion and IPO readiness, while deepening our impact through DroneTech solutions for defence, agriculture, and sustainability.”

On his appointment, Dr. Chandra Dwivedi remarked,

“I am delighted to join PDRL at this pivotal stage of its growth journey. PDRL's vision of democratizing DroneTech while driving innovation, sustainability, and national impact resonates deeply with my professional values. I look forward to contributing through my experience in global HR strategy, corporate governance, IPO preparedness, and leadership development, and to supporting PDRL in scaling its innovation, strengthening its governance, and amplifying its contributions to industry and society.”

The appointment of Dr. Chandra Mauli Dwivedi marks a significant milestone in PDRL's journey, underscoring its commitment to people-centric growth, global leadership, and excellence in corporate governance. With his vast expertise in Global HR Strategy, Corporate Governance, Leadership Development, and Organizational Transformation, Dr. Dwivedi will play a pivotal role in strengthening board effectiveness, building high-performance leadership teams, and guiding PDRL's global expansion. His distinguished track record in IPO readiness, M&As, talent transformation, and CSR leadership will further accelerate PDRL's growth momentum and reinforce its position as a trusted, innovation-driven organization.

Founded in 2018, PDRL has rapidly ascended as a technology leader in India's drone ecosystem, offering game-changing solutions across agriculture, infrastructure, GeoAI, and defence.

At its core, PDRL remains committed to its mission:“Technology should save what matters most, our time, ultimately creating more time to live for everyone.” With a strong intellectual property portfolio, next-generation SaaS and AI-integrated platforms, and an expanding ecosystem, PDRL is poised for robust growth and continued global impact.

About PDRL

Founded in 2018, PDRL has emerged as a revolutionary force in the Indian drone ecosystem. The company's flagship product, AeroGCS, is already the most widely adopted drone operations software in the country, preferred by over 100+ of India's agriculture drone manufacturers, with over 3 million successful drone missions.

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