IndiGo names former British Airways chief William Walsh as CEO
Walsh is expected to join IndiGo on August 3
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Published: Mar 31, 2026 4:17 PM | 1 min read
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IndiGo has named former British Airways chief William Walsh as its CEO. Walsh will succeed IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers who moved on nearly a month ago.
Walsh is currently the director general of the International Air Transport Association. His tenure as head of the global airline industry body comes to a close on July 31, and he is expected to join IndiGo in no later than August 3, the airline said in a statement.
Pieter Elbers stepped down as CEO of IndiGo on March 10, 2026, three months after the airline faced network-wide flight disruptions.
"I am thrilled that Willie will be at helm of IndiGo. He is an exceptional global aviation leader with a stellar track record of outstanding leadership across several airlines. His experience in managing large scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics make him ideally suited to strengthen and lead IndiGo for continued growth in an ever evolving and competitive international aviation environment," Vikram Singh, IndiGo's Chairman, said welcoming him.
"The aviation landscape is evolving rapidly, and IndiGo is extremely well-positioned to be at the forefront of this change. I look forward to partnering with colleagues across the organisation to build a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration and sustainable value for all stakeholders," said Walsh.
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