Ex-Chief of SpiceJet Siddhanta Sharma joins IndiGo

New Delhi: Former CEO of budget carrier SpiceJet Siddhanta Sharma will join the parent company of another low-cost airline IndiGo, InterGlobe Group, as Executive Director, Corporate Affairs.
In his new role, Sharma will take care of the group's general aviation and hospitality business, apart from distribution business of Travelport's Galileo GDS, InterGlobe said in a statement.
He will also be overseeing the group's travel management business for international airlines and cruises. "Siddhanta brings with him a wealth of knowledge, understanding and management experience across industries including domestic aviation," InterGlobe Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said.
"It (InterGlobe) stands tall amongst its peers and I am excited to be part of this enterprise," Sharma said.Sharma had recently resigned as CEO of SpiceJet citing personal reasons amid talks of a stake sale in the airline. He will relinquish his office in SpiceJet on July 31.
Previously, he has been Managing Director-India of ABF Grain Products engaged in commodities business.
18/07/08 PTI/Economic Times

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