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IndiGo Appoints Ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as Non-Executive Director
- InterGlobe Aviation announced on Thursday that Amitabh Kant was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on IndiGo's Board, pending approvals.
- Last month, Kant stepped down from his role as India’s G20 Sherpa, bringing with him more than forty years of experience in administrative leadership and major national projects.
- IndiGo aims to leverage Kant's expertise to accelerate its fast-paced international expansion and transform Indian airports into global connectivity hubs.
- Vikram Singh Mehta said, "His leadership qualities... will benefit IndiGo immensely," highlighting the airline's ambition to open new markets by 2030.
- Kant expressed eagerness to contribute to IndiGo and India’s trade, tourism, and economic growth, indicating his role could support wider national development goals.
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Amitabh Kant Joins IndiGo Board to Propel Global Expansion
IndiGo Airlines appoints Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa, as Non-Executive Director to drive its global ambitions. With his extensive experience in leading national initiatives like Make in India, IndiGo aims to leverage his expertise to become a global player by 2030.
IndiGo appoints ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as non-executive director
IndiGo appointed ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as the company's non-executive director on 3 July 2025. Kant will work with the company to open up new markets in India to boost the nation's connectivity and commerce.
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India TodayIndiGo appoints former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as non-executive director
Kant, a former IAS officer of the 1980 Kerala cadre batch, is known for his role in several key national initiatives, including ‘Make in India’, ‘Startup India’, and the ‘Incredible India’ tourism campaign.
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