IndiGo appoints William Walsh as CEO, to take charge by August 2026 - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 71,947.55 -1,635.67NIFTY 22,331.40 -488.20CRUDEOIL 9,721.00 -84.00GOLD 145,051.00+ 769.00SILVER 236,604.00+ 7,643.00SENSEX 71,947.55 -1,635.67NIFTY 22,331.40 -488.20NIFTY 22,331.40 -488.20CRUDEOIL 9,721.00 -84.00CRUDEOIL 9,721.00 -84.00GOLD 145,051.00+ 769.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>By Rohit VaidUpdated - March 31, 2026 at 05:32 PM.| New DelhiWilliam Walsh | Photo Credit: ANUSHREE FADNAVIS/REUTERSThe Board of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) has appointed William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals.IndiGo announced the appointment on Tuesday (March 31, 2026).Walsh, currently Director General of the International Air Transport Association, will complete his tenure on July 31, 2026, and is expected to assume the new role no later than August 3, 2026.Veteran aviation leader with global experiencePopularly known as Willie, Walsh has previously served as Chief Executive Officer of British Airways and International Airlines Group.Walsh succeeds Pieter Elbers, who had resigned in March.Appointment follows operational challengesNotably, the appointment comes months after the airline faced widespread flight disruptions and cancellations across the country, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and drawing regulatory scrutiny.Leadership backs new CEO for growth phaseOn the new appointment, IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta said that Walsh brings extensive experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics.He noted that Walsh’s leadership would support the airline’s continued growth in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment.Additionally, Rahul Bhatia, Managing Director of IndiGo, said the appointment comes at a time when the airline is entering a new phase of transformation and growth.He highlighted Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise, and experience in building customer-focused airlines as key strengths.Career trajectory across major global airlinesGlobally, Walsh has held several leadership roles across the aviation sector, beginning as a pilot and later serving as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Aer Lingus from 2000 to 2005.He subsequently led British Airways from 2005 to 2011 and IAG from 2011 to 2020, before taking over as Director General of IATA.In addition, the airline stated that Walsh is recognised for his management approach, including restructuring initiatives and experience in mergers and acquisitions within the aviation sector.Published on March 31, 2026Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }