IndiGo Appoints Ex-NITI Aayog CEO, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant As Director
IndiGo on Thursday announced the appointment of former NITI Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, as a Director on its Board
IndiGo on Thursday announced the appointment of former NITI Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, as a Director on its Board. The appointment, however, remains subject to shareholder approval and security clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
In an exchange filing, the airline stated, 'The Board of Directors at its meeting held today, July 3, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Amitabh Kant (DIN: 00222708) as a Director, effective from the date of receipt of security clearance from MoCA. The appointment is also subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company."
Kant recently concluded his three-year tenure as India's G20 Sherpa on June 16, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping India's global economic diplomacy and G20 presidency. A veteran bureaucrat with over four decades of service, he previously served as CEO of NITI Aayog and held several key roles across ministries.
Following his exit from public service, Kant expressed his desire to contribute to India's growth story in new ways. 'After 45 years of dedicated service to the Government, I have decided to embrace new opportunities and begin a new chapter," he wrote in a social media post, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support.
Soon after stepping down, on June 27, Fairfax Financial Holdings appointed Kant as a senior adviser to support its India-focused strategic initiatives.
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July 04, 2025, 07:43 IST
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