IndiGo Announces Leadership Change: Isidro Porqueras to Step in as COO from November 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024

IndiGo has nominated Mr. Isidro Porqueras for appointment as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective November 1, 2024, pending regulatory approvals. He will succeed Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, who has been leading IndiGo’s operations since 2018 and is set to retire later this year after seven years of successful service.

Mr. Porqueras brings over 25 years of experience managing high-performance teams across various domains, including operations, commercial strategy, and finance. Since joining IndiGo in April 2024 as Chief of Transformation, he has been involved in several key operational projects. Prior to IndiGo, he served as COO at Volotea, one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, and held roles at McKinsey and Uralita.

Mr. Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer has an illustrious
aviation career spanning over 40 years. His total tenure in Indian aviation spans over an impressive 15 years. Also, on behalf of the Managing Director, and the Board of Directors, I would like to deeply thank Wolfgang for effectively and successfully leading IndiGo’s operations over these years, including during the difficult Covid pandemic times. He has played a vital role in shaping IndiGo’s operations and has contributed to its sustained growth.”

Mr. Pieter Elbers added, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Isidro Porqueras in his new role. I am certain
that he will be able to contribute to the next chapter of IndiGo’s growth story further significantly. As we
move towards the next phase of our ambitious growth plans, Isidro will work closely with the leadership
team, to build and prioritize our focus areas. His deep expertise in operations and demonstrated success in previous organizations will be instrumental as we continue to execute our strategic vision and expand
business in international markets.”

Reacting to his nomination for appointment as the Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Porqueras said, “I am very excited and humbled to be a part of IndiGo and to take on this role at such a pivotal moment in its growth journey. I look forward to working with the exceptional team here, to build on the strong foundation laid by Mr. Prock-Schauer and to drive innovation and operational success.”

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