Willie Walsh becomes CEO of IndiGo Airlines

Willie Walsh on Monday took charge as the CEO of the country’s largest airline IndiGo.

A pilot and an aviation industry leader who just completed his tenure as the Director General of the global airlines’ grouping IATA, Walsh’s appointment as the CEO was announced by IndiGo on March 31.

In a release on Monday, IndiGo said Walsh has assumed charge as the CEO to lead the airline’s next era of growth and global



ambition.

The appointment of Walsh was announced on March 31, less than three weeks after the sudden exit of Pieter Elbers against the backdrop of massive operational disruptions at the airline in December last year.

As CEO, IndiGo said Walsh would lead the airline’s overall management and strategic direction, with a focus on accelerating its global growth trajectory, driving operational excellence, strengthening network and commercial strategy, and further enhancing customer experience.