Overview

• The airline’s board approved Kant’s nomination on July 3, making his appointment effective once the Ministry of Civil Aviation grants security clearance and shareholders give their consent.
• A former CEO of NITI Aayog and India’s G20 Sherpa, Kant led flagship initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India and the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration.
• Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta said Kant’s deep administrative and diplomatic expertise will support IndiGo’s vision of becoming a global connectivity player by 2030.
• IndiGo plans to leverage Kant’s background in public policy, infrastructure development and international diplomacy to accelerate its international route network.
• Kant expressed enthusiasm about contributing to India’s trade, tourism and economic growth by transforming airports into hubs of global commerce.