March 31, 2026
India – IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share and fleet size, has appointed William (Willie) Walsh as Chief Executive Officer — subject to security clearance from India's Ministry of Civil Aviation — with Walsh expected to join the carrier no later than 3 August 2026, following the conclusion of his tenure as Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on 31 July 2026.
Walsh previously served as CEO of British Airways from 2005 to 2011, CEO of IAG (International Airlines Group) from 2011 to 2020, and CEO of Aer Lingus before his role at IATA — giving him a career spanning leadership of three major European airline groups and the global aviation trade body, making him one of the most experienced airline executives in the world.
Source: IndiGo
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