Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Date of Birth | 11/05/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Schiedam, South Holland |
Latest News about Pieter Elbers
10/03/2026
Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect on 10 March 2026, citing personal reasons, after a major operational crisis in December 2025 that triggered widespread flight cancellations and regulatory scrutiny. IndiGo later said co-founder Rahul Bhatia would serve as interim CEO while the board managed the transition.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Hazel |
|---|---|
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Masters in Business Administration | Columbia University |
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| Bachelor in Logistics Management | Fontys University of Applied Sciences |
Personal Life
| School | De Singel - Primo Schiedam School |
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| College/University |
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| Ethnicity | Christian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Marjolein Elbers |
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| Children | 3 |
Career
| Former President and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | October 2014 to July 2022 |
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| New CEO of IndiGo | September 2022 to present |
| Chief Operating Officer of KLM | January 2011 to September 2014 |
| Senior Vice President of Network & Alliances at KLM | 2005 to 2010 |
| General Manager at KLM | Japan, Greece, and Italy (1999-2005) |
| Chair of the IATA Board of Governors | Since June 2024 |
| CEO of IndiGo | September 2022 to March 2026 |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieter-elbers-7b27236 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pieter Elbers joined KLM in 1992, serving for more than 22 years. | |
| 2. In May 2022, he left KLM and assumed the position of CEO at IndiGo. | |
| 3. Elbers occupied multiple executive positions at KLM and was recognized for his expertise in network growth and partnership initiatives. | |
| 4. He began his career at KLM as a supervisor for aircraft loading at Schiphol Airport. | |
| 5. Elbers holds a Drs. degree in Business Economics from the Open University of the Netherlands. | |
| 6. He assumed the position of CEO at IndiGo in September 2022. | |
| 7. He was honored as a Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau, one of the highest royal decorations in the Netherlands. | |
| 8. During his tenure at KLM, he led the airline through the COVID-19 pandemic and its centennial celebration in 2019. | |
| 9. Under his leadership at IndiGo, the airline placed a historic order of 500 A320 family aircraft and planned introduction of the A350 widebodies in 2027. |