Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| 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, following a major operational crisis in December 2025 that triggered widespread flight cancellations and regulatory scrutiny over pilot rest and duty regulations. IndiGo announced that co-founder and Managing Director Rahul Bhatia would serve as interim CEO while the board manages the transition to appoint a new permanent leader.
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Bio/Wiki
| Pieter Elbers is a Dutch airline executive best known for serving as the President and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from October 2014 to July 2022, and subsequently as the CEO of IndiGo from September 2022 until his resignation in March 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Hazel |
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| 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 |
| Drs. degree in Business Economics | Open University of the Netherlands |
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 |
| Former CEO of IndiGo | September 2022 to March 2026 |
| Started career at KLM | 1992 as supervisor for aircraft loading at Schiphol Airport |
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. | |
| 10. Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo on 10 March 2026 with immediate effect following a major operational crisis in December 2025 that caused widespread flight cancellations and regulatory scrutiny. |