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IndiGo appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as chairman of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, succeeding Venkataramani Sumantran. Mehta, a former IAS officer, joined the board in May 2022.
Vikram Singh Mehta has been serving as a board member of IndiGo since May 2022.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, on Wednesday appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as the new chairman of its parent company, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. Mehta takes over the reins from Venkataramani Sumantran, who stepped down after completing his five-year term as a board member. Sumantran had served as chairman since May 2022 and played a pivotal role in steering IndiGo’s post-COVID recovery and subsequent growth phase.
Who Is Vikram Singh Mehta?
Mehta is not new to IndiGo — he has been serving as a Board Member since May 2022. His elevation to Chairman marks a continuation of strategic leadership at a time when the airline is witnessing strong growth and expanding its global footprint.
A former Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer, Mehta brings decades of experience across sectors. He notably served as the Chairman of the Shell Group of Companies in India, and held key leadership roles as CEO of Shell Markets and Shell Chemicals in Egypt. His corporate governance credentials are further strengthened by his presence on the boards of several prominent Indian companies.
Vikram Singh Mehta is academically accomplished. He holds a Mathematics degree from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, a master’s in Politics and Economics from Oxford University, and a master’s in Energy Economics from Tufts University. His deep understanding of global economics and energy markets adds strategic value to IndiGo’s leadership team.
Board Composition and Recent Developments At IndiGo
With Mehta stepping in as Chairman, IndiGo’s board now includes seven members, among them co-founder Rahul Bhatia. The leadership change comes at a time when promoter Rakesh Gangwal and his family trust recently offloaded a 5.72% stake in the airline, raising Rs 11,564 crore through open market transactions.
Mehta’s appointment signals continuity and a seasoned hand at the helm, as IndiGo charts its path through an increasingly competitive and global aviation landscape.
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