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IndiGo: Leadership Change
Willie Walsh, experienced airline industry executive, is taking over as CEO of IndiGo from Founder Rahul Bhatia. Bhatia will remain involved but Walsh will 'run the shop in its entirety' while maintaining the airline's low-cost carrier strategic positioning.
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The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader the sector bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
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