IndiGo appoints Willy Walsh as the new CEO, effective August.

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IndiGo's board of directors has approved the appointment of William Walsh as CEO, pending safety approval from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation. He previously served as Director General of IATA and is expected to join IndiGo in 2026 to lead the company's growth in the international aviation market.

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2026-03-31 13:46:38

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Investing.com – InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) announced on Tuesday that its board of directors has approved the appointment of William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, subject to approval from the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation for safety clearance.

Walsh currently serves as the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and is expected to join the Indian airline before August 3, 2026. He will end his term at the International Air Transport Association on July 31, 2026.

Walsh previously served as Chief Executive Officer of British Airways from 2005 to 2011, and as Chief Executive Officer of IAG (International Airlines Group) from 2011 to 2020. Before joining IATA, he also served as Chief Executive Officer of Aer Lingus.

IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta said he is confident in Walsh’s ability to continue the airline’s growth under his leadership in a highly competitive international aviation environment.

IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise, and values-driven leadership enable him to lead IndiGo into its next phase of growth.

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