New Delhi: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, has announced the appointment of former bureaucrat Amitabh Kant as a Non-Executive Director on its Board of Directors, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Kant, who recently completed his tenure as India’s G20 Sherpa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brings with him over four decades of administrative and policy experience. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog for six years, where he played a pivotal role in implementing key national programs such as Make in India, Startup India, and the Aspirational Districts Program (ADP) - which was lauded by UNDP for its impact on backward regions.
Commenting on his appointment, Kant said, 'I am delighted to join the Board of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo). In under two decades, IndiGo has transformed air travel in India, emerging as a global benchmark for operational excellence and customer experience. With its scale, efficiency, and international ambition, IndiGo will open up new markets for India, and transform our airports into global hubs of connectivity and commerce - driving tourism, trade, and investment.'
Chairman of IndiGo’s Board, Vikram Singh Mehta, welcomed Kant’s appointment, highlighting his vast leadership experience. 'His leadership qualities developed over the years by managing and delivering successful projects of global scale will benefit IndiGo immensely, especially in its fast-paced international expansion.'
Kant has also served in several key roles including Director of the Board of the National Highways Authority of India and Member of the National Statistical Commission. Just last week, he was appointed Senior Advisor to Fairfax Financial Holdings, led by Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa.
With Kant’s strategic acumen and global vision, IndiGo aims to further strengthen its position as a leading international carrier by 2030.
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