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Manushi Chhillar joins Neworld Developers as brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Neworld Developers, has announced the onboarding of Manushi Chhillar Miss World 2017, actress, and global icon as its official brand ambassador. The announcement comes as the company opens its new corporate headquarters at Sector 66, M3M International Financial Centre, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurugram, a prime real estate and business corridor in the NCR region.
This high-profile association coincides with Neworld Developers’ ambitious Rs 5,000 crore launch plan, targeting key Indian markets including Goa, Ayodhya, and Haryana. The move reinforces the
Chhillar, known for her elegance, intelligence, and aspirational presence, mirrors Neworld Developers’ ethos of offering premium, trustworthy, and life-enhancing real estate solutions to the modern Indian homebuyer.
Neworld Developers founder & chairman Sunil Sisodiya said, “Chhillar brings a global presence and cultural relatability that resonates with our vision of creating world-class spaces for aspirational Indians. As we inaugurate our new office in the heart of Gurugram, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering landmark projects that redefine lifestyle living. Our upcoming launches in Goa, Ayodhya, and Haryana are a testament to our ambition to elevate real estate standards across the country.”
Chhillar said, “I’m honoured to be the face of Neworld Developers, a brand that reflects ambition, trust, and innovation. Real estate is more than just infrastructure, it’s about creating meaningful spaces for people to grow and thrive. I am excited to be part of Neworld’s journey in building such transformative environments.”
The newly launched Gurugram office is set to become the nerve centre for Neworld’s expansion, offering enhanced connectivity, strategic visibility, and cutting-edge infrastructure to support client engagement, corporate operations, and development initiatives.
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IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
