IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns with Immediate Effect, MD Rahul Bhatia to Take Over

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers stepped down from his position with immediate effect on Tuesday, the company announced. The development comes months after the airline faced a major operational crisis in December that led to weeks-long disruptions to flights across the country.

Rahul Bhatia, managing director of IndiGo, will serve as interim CEO and oversee the airline’s operations until a new chief executive is appointed. The company said it expects to name a replacement soon.

Elbers cited personal reasons for his decision to step down from the role. In his resignation he wrote, “As per our conversation, due to personal reasons, I herewith submit my resignation from the position of CEO of IndiGo with effect from today. I would request that notice period may be waived off.”