IndiGo Appoints Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant As Non-Executive Director

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Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 22:50 IST

IndiGo parent InterGlobe Aviation appointed former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as Non-Executive Director. His leadership will aid IndiGo's international expansion.

IndiGo’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, on Thursday announced the appointment of former NITI Aayog CEO and India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, as a non-executive director on its board of directors.

Kant, a seasoned bureaucrat, had stepped down from his role as India’s G20 Sherpa last month. His appointment is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, the company said in an official statement.

“IndiGo is delighted to welcome Amitabh Kant as a Board member. Kant is a distinguished personality with rich administrative experience at the national and global levels," said Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of the Board of Directors at IndiGo.

“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," said Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of the Board of Directors of IndiGo," Mehta added.

Kant has held several key positions throughout his long career in public service. During his time at NITI Aayog, he served as a Director on the Board of the National Highways Authority of India and was also a Member of India’s National Statistical Commission.

Additionally, he also served as India’s G20 Sherpa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the country’s G20 Presidency. Under his leadership, the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration was adopted, focusing on addressing global challenges, driving economic growth, expanding India’s digital public infrastructure, and pushing for ambitious reforms in climate finance, geopolitics, and technology.

Speaking about 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. I look forward to contributing to IndiGo’s and India’s next chapter of trade, tourism, and economic growth."

(With inputs from agencies)

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