Pieter Elbers has stepped down from InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), where he most recently served as Chief Executive Officer since September 2022. He will be relieved from the service of the company effective close of business hours on March 10, 2026.
In the interim, Rahul Bhatia will assume management of the airline’s affairs until the company announces a new CEO.
Elbers cited personal reasons for his resignation and requested that his notice period be waived. He offered to be available for any handover or transition if the company so desires.
The Board of Directors acknowledged Elbers’ resignation in a meeting held on March 10, 2026, which commenced at 1730 hours (IST) and concluded at 1745 hours (IST). The Board thanked him for his contribution and service to the organization.
The disclosure has also been made available on the company’s website at www.goindigo.in.
“Having founded and nurtured IndiGo for twenty two years, I feel a deep sense of personal commitment and responsibility towards our nation, and towards the airline’s customers, employees, shareholders and all other stakeholders”, said Rahul Bhatia. “While placing Culture, Service Excellence and Stakeholder Trust at the forefront of its operations, IndiGo will continue to sharpen its strategic focus on serving India and her people with an airline that is professionally managed, operationally reliable and globally respected.”
“Rahul returns to assume management of the affairs of the airline to strengthen the Company’s Culture, reinforce Operational Excellence and deepen its commitment to delivering exceptional service of care, reliability and professionalism to its customers”, said the Chairman of the Board, Vikram Singh Mehta.
