New Delhi, March 10 (UNI): InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of IndiGo, on Tuesday announced that its Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers will step down from his position with immediate effect.
In a statement, the airline’s Board of Directors thanked Elbers for his contribution and service to the organisation and wished him well for his future endeavours. Elbers had been leading the country’s largest airline and played a key role in steering its operations during a crucial phase of growth and expansion.
Following his departure, IndiGo’s Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will temporarily assume charge of the airline’s management until the company appoints a new chief executive. The airline said that the process to bring in a new leader is underway and an announcement is expected soon.
Chairman of the Board Vikram Singh Mehta said Bhatia’s return to oversee the airline’s operations would help strengthen the company’s culture and further reinforce its focus on operational excellence.
“Rahul returns to assume management of the affairs of the airline to strengthen the company’s culture, reinforce operational excellence, and deepen its commitment to delivering exceptional service of care, reliability, and professionalism to its customers,” Mehta said.
Speaking about his interim role, Bhatia said he feels a strong sense of responsibility toward the airline and its stakeholders.
“Having founded and nurtured IndiGo for twenty-two years, I feel a deep sense of personal commitment and responsibility towards our nation and towards the airline’s customers, employees, shareholders, and all other stakeholders,” he said.
Bhatia added that IndiGo will continue to sharpen its strategic focus on serving India with a professionally managed, operationally reliable, and globally respected airline while maintaining a strong emphasis on culture, service excellence, and stakeholder trust.
