IndiGo nominates Isidro Porqueras as Chief Operating Officer

IndiGo said on Thursday that it has nominated Isidro Porqueras as Chief Operating Officer, with Wolfgang Prock-Schauer due to retire later this year. The appointment of Porqueras for the role, with effect from November 1, is subject to regulatory approvals, IndiGo said in a statement. 

Porqueras will succeed Prock-Schauer, who has been successfully leading the operations at IndiGo for the past seven years (since 2018), according to the private sector airline. 

Porqueras has more than 25 years of experience leading high-performance teams in competitive environments in different areas such as operations, commercial, strategy, and finance. He joined IndiGo in April as Chief of Transformation, and has been engaged in several operations related projects over these months.

Before joining IndiGo, he was COO at Volotea, one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe, and prior to that, he worked for companies such as McKinsey and Uralita, 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," said Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo. 

“We are delighted to welcome Mr Isidro Porqueras in his new role. I am certain that he will be able to further significantly contribute to the next chapter of IndiGo’s growth story. 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," said Elbers. 

“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," said Porqueras. 

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