Amitabh Kant joins IndiGo board as non-executive director 

Amitabh Kant
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SHAILENDRA BHOJAK

InterGlobe Aviation which operates IndiGo, India’s largest domestic airline, has appointed former bureaucrat Amitabh Kant as a non executive director on its board.

Until recently, Kant, an IAS officer of 1980 cadre, served as a G20 Sherpa. He stepped down from the role last month.

Prior to that he served as CEO of Nitin Aayog for six years. He also worked in various roles in state and central government playing a key role in various initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India among others.

Recently he joined as an advisor with Canadian investment firm Fairfax Financial Holdings.

IndiGo chairperson Vikram Singh Mehta said Kant’s leadership qualities will benefit the airline immensely especially in its fast paced international expansion. “ IndiGo’s team can leverage his broad based experience and knowledge in achieving its vision of becoming a global player by 2030,” he said.

Published on July 3, 2025