Former British Airways CEO Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo CEO

Willie Walsh has assumed charge at IndiGo ahead of the airline’s 20th anniversary, joining the board and management team to steer operational and strategic priorities.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 05:20 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

Former British Airways CEO Willie Walsh has assumed charge as IndiGo CEO, a day before the Indian airline’s 20th anniversary, and will work with its board and management on operational and strategic priorities.

Why this matters

Walsh’s arrival follows IndiGo’s appointment of him to drive global expansion and comes as the airline readies A350 long-haul operations, including lie-flat business cabins and dense economy configurations.

Leadership is steady at 1,004 signals in the past 90 days; no prior-quarter comparison is provided.