IndiGo nominates Isidro Porqueras for appointment, subject to regulatory approvals, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective 1 November 2024. Mr. Porqueras will succeed Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, who has been successfully leading the operations at IndiGo for past 7 years (since 2018) and will be retiring later this year.
Porqueras has 25+ years of experience leading high-performance teams in competitive environments in different areas such as operations, commercial, strategy and finance. Porqueras joined IndiGo in April, 2024 as Chief of Transformation and has been engaged in several operations related projects over these past months. Before joining IndiGo, he was COO at Volotea (one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe) and prior to that, worked for companies such as McKinsey and Uralita.
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “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.”
Pieter Elbers added, “We are delighted to welcome 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.”
