Willie brings over four decades of experience in the aviation industry. He began his career as a pilot with Aer Lingus and went on to become its Chief Executive Officer in 2001. He later served as CEO of British Airways and subsequently led International Airlines Group. Most recently, he was Director General of International Air Transport Association.

In his new role as Chief Executive Officer, he will oversee overall management and strategic direction of the airline. His responsibilities include driving global expansion, strengthening network and commercial strategy, managing operations, and working with the leadership team to support business growth and customer experience initiatives.

Commenting on the appointment, Rahul Bhatia, Managing Director, said, "As IndiGo enters its third decade and stands poised for the next phase of its growth, I am delighted to officially welcome Willie as the airline's Chief Executive Officer. His extensive global experience in the aviation industry, combined with his operational and strategic expertise, will be instrumental as IndiGo accelerates its international expansion strategy. I am confident that under his leadership, IndiGo will further strengthen its standing on the global aviation stage and increasingly contribute to continued development of the Indian aviation sector."

Speaking about his new role, Willie Walsh, said, "IndiGo has built a remarkable legacy over the last two decades, establishing itself amongst the largest airlines in the world in a short span of time. With India becoming one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, the opportunities ahead for the airline are immense. There could not be a more exciting and opportune time for me to join IndiGo than now. I look forward to working with the entire IndiGo team to build on the airline's success and take it to greater heights globally."

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