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Aisha Hanif is a mental health speaker, engineer and Founder of The Unconventional Group Ltd. Best known as one of only five engineers to work directly on ECU software for every Formula One car globally, Aisha combines elite engineering experience with an honest perspective on resilience, personal growth and high performance. Drawing on her career in some of the world’s most demanding industries, she inspires audiences to prioritise wellbeing while pursuing ambitious goals. She is an engaging choice for corporate events, conferences, educational institutions and leadership programmes seeking practical insights into mental health, confidence and sustainable success.
Aisha graduated from the University of Manchester with a First Class degree in Chemical Engineering before becoming Health and Technical Safety Co-ordinator at GKN Automotive. She later completed an Advanced Motorsport Engineering MSc at Cranfield University while volunteering with a race team, experiences that strengthened her understanding of the pressures associated with high-performance environments. Her academic and professional journey enables her to discuss resilience, overcoming barriers and maintaining wellbeing with authenticity.
Beginning her motorsport career as a Graduate Embedded Software Engineer at McLaren Applied, Aisha progressed to Business Development Associate at SDO Associates, Interim Project Manager at Ginetta Cars and Project Planner for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. She has led end-to-end vehicle programmes and Formula One projects, bringing first-hand experience of thriving under pressure and navigating demanding careers. These experiences add practical value to her talks on professional and personal growth, female leadership, STEM careers and diversity in motorsport.
Aisha has also contributed her engineering expertise to the production and filming of Channel 4’s ‘Pile Up: World’s Largest Crash Test’. She has delivered talks for organisations including the Motorsport Industry Association, Cranfield University, Oxford Brookes University, Motivez and Driven By Us, earning recognition for her engaging style and relatable insights. Organisations hire Aisha because she translates elite engineering experiences into meaningful conversations about mental health, resilience and achievement. Blending technical excellence with lived experience, she equips audiences with practical strategies to build confidence, embrace challenges and perform at their best without compromising their wellbeing.
“Aisha, with her Motorsport Masters degree from Cranfield University, is not only a well-educated but also well-informed and recently experienced as a motorsport engineer. Her varied experiences in successful high-performance engineering have given her an invaluable insight into the current world of energy-efficient motorsport. She has been a confident speaker at MIA events and provides a very important ‘next generation’ view of the fast-growing world of UK motorsport engineering.”
“Aisha is an inspirational speaker who shares her journey into engineering to motivate and empower others. As a passionate and dedicated STEM Ambassador, she is committed to creating accessible opportunities and breaking down barriers through the power of lived experience. Her work continues to inspire people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in STEM.As a key community role model for Driven By Us, Aisha has played an important role in supporting STEM programmes and delivering impactful Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) talks. She has engaged a wide range of audiences, from colleges and educational institutions to suppliers and Formula 1 teams, helping to foster more inclusive and diverse environments across the industry.”
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