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Sangeeta Chacko honoured with ‘Outstanding International Business Communicator’
MUMBAI: Percept’s corporate communication head Sangeeta Chacko was conferred with the esteemed ‘Outstanding International Business Communicator 2013 Award’ by the National Organisation of Commerce and Industry (NOCI) in Thailand.
The award recognised her dynamic and proactive role in conceptualising and leading a wide spectrum of communication activities including ATL & BTL stakeholder communication, advertising, PR, brand marketing, business development, digital & social media marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR). It also recognised and honoured her multifaceted and innovative styles in communication designs, platforms and methodologies.
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The National Organisation of Commerce and Industry (NOCI) instituted the first edition of the ‘Outstanding International Awards’ in the APAC region with an aim to felicitate excellence in business and outstanding contribution made by individuals and institutions towards Society and National Welfare. The award recognised the international influence and impact the recipients demonstrated via their exemplary work across the fields of Business, Leadership, Communications, Health, Education, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Banking and Social Causes.
The Jury panel comprised senior stalwarts from various industrial fields renowned for their contribution towards the economic, professional and educational fields in India and overseas. The awards are a testimony towards the proactive attitude, innovation, contribution and global perspective reflected by the recipient towards business and economy.
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Indigo appoints Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer
Air India Express MD joins to steer global growth and operational efficiency.
MUMBAI: Indigo just recruited its next big strategist from the rival camp because when you’re chasing the skies, sometimes the best way to fly higher is to borrow the pilot who already knows the route. InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, announced on 23 March 2026 that its board has approved the appointment of Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer. Singh, who most recently served as managing director and CEO of Air India Express, will lead enterprise-wide strategic planning, operational efficiency initiatives and the airline’s aggressive push into international routes.
Reporting initially to managing director Rahul Bhatia and later to Indigo’s incoming CEO Singh brings over three decades of experience across strategy, operations and commercial functions in aviation. At Air India Express he drove network expansion and performance turnaround, earlier roles at Air India and Oman Air sharpened his focus on long-term planning.
“Aloke brings an exceptional blend of strategic vision and operational depth,” Bhatia said. “His experience will be critical as Indigo seeks to build a more agile, resilient and future-ready organisation.”
The appointment arrives at a pivotal moment. Indigo, India’s dominant domestic carrier, has faced intense scrutiny after operational disruptions in December 2025 thousands of cancelled and delayed flights due to crew scheduling misalignments with new pilot fatigue norms triggering fines, passenger chaos and regulatory heat. Former CEO Pieter Elbers resigned in March 2026 citing personal reasons, though his exit followed sustained pressure from those setbacks and rising costs.
Singh described joining Indigo as “a pivotal moment” for both the airline and Indian aviation, as the carrier accelerates beyond its domestic stronghold into a more competitive global arena.
In an industry where turbulence is measured in both altitude and headlines, Indigo isn’t just hiring a strategist, it’s recruiting a steady hand to navigate from domestic dominance to international takeoff, one calculated flight plan at a time.
