“Mr. Walsh, popularly known as Willie, is currently the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and was formerly CEO of British Airways and IAG, the holding company that owns Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, and Vueling,” the airline stated in an official release.
Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of IndiGo, welcomed the appointment, saying, “I am thrilled that Willie will be at the helm of IndiGo. He is an exceptional global aviation leader with a stellar track record of outstanding leadership across several airlines. His experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him ideally suited to strengthen and lead IndiGo for continued growth in an ever-evolving and competitive international aviation environment. His appointment will mark a new chapter for IndiGo as it continues its journey in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.”
