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IndiGo Hires Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer After CEO Departure

The move signals a push to steady operations to support global growth.

Overview

  • IndiGo, which announced the hire Monday with board approval, said Singh will report to Managing Director Rahul Bhatia until a new CEO arrives.
  • In the role, he will lead long-term planning and company-wide change efforts to speed growth, improve on-time performance and costs, and strengthen the airline’s position.
  • His brief includes entry planning for Airbus A350-900 jets and building hub airports in India to support an expanded international network.
  • Singh joined within days of leaving Air India Express on March 19 after five years there, and he previously held senior posts at Air India and Oman Air.
  • The appointment follows CEO Pieter Elbers’ March 10 resignation after widespread flight cancellations in December 2025, underscoring IndiGo’s focus on resilience and stability.