APPOINTMENT
IndiGo has announced the appointment of former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as its Non-Executive Director.
Amitabh Kant brings extensive experience to IndiGo, having led many nation-building initiatives like Make in India, Startup India, and Incredible India. He also spearheaded the Aspirational Districts Program, elevating several backward districts to top performers.
Amitabh also played a key role in shaping India’s presidency of the G20 and representing the country in global negotiations.
He was the Chief Executive Officer of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) for a period of six years, spearheading the Aspirational Districts Program (ADP), elevating several backward districts to top performers, recognised by the UNDP.
With Amitabh’s appointment, IndiGo aims to leverage his expertise to drive growth and become a global player by 2030.
Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IndiGo, said, “IndiGo is delighted to welcome Mr Amitabh Kant as a Board member. Mr Kant is a distinguished personality with rich administrative experience at the national and global level. 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. IndiGo’s team can leverage his broad based experience and knowledge in achieving its vision of becoming a global player by 2030.”
Commenting on his appointment, Amitabh Kant said, “I am delighted to join the Board of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo). 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, while linking people, markets, and opportunities across borders. I look forward to contributing to IndiGo and India’s next chapter of trade, tourism, and economic growth.”
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