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ScoopWhoop Media onboards Piyush Yadav as head of technology
NEW DELHI: ScoopWhoop Media has announced the appointment of Piyush Yadav as head of technology. He will be responsible for ad-tech innovation, data-driven content creation, using AI/ML for insights in content & ad relevance, and seamless user experience.
Yadav has more than 10 years of experience in software and product leadership roles across industries like e-commerce, enterprise software and SaaS. He is an expert in mobile apps, AI/ML-based content personalisation and cloud services.
He was previously with POPxo as head of engineering and was instrumental in building perfect technological solutions to power various products. He also led a challenging migration from AWS to GCP to achieve cost-efficiency.
Besides POPxo, Yadav has worked with Dainik Jagran Group & YepMe.
ScoopWhoop Media co-founder and CEO Sattvik Mishra said, "Our next phase of growth involves leveraging bleeding edge technological solutions to drive content engagement. Piyush's strong technological skills and his experience in the media industry are very relevant to our roadmap."
Piyush Yadav said, "We are entering a new era of content media where software and algorithms decide what we want to see. Today with so many content platforms, the key differentiator is the quality and relevance of the content and accurate algorithmic recommendation. At ScoopWhoop, my vision is to enhance the platform with highly engaging and relevant content delivered using cutting edge technologies for our users.”
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IndiGo taps IATA director general Willie Walsh as CEO for next phase
IATA chief to take over in August as airline sharpens international play
MUMBAI: IndiGo has tapped Willie Walsh as its next chief executive officer, signalling a decisive push to expand its global footprint and steady operations after a turbulent start to the year.
Walsh, currently director general of the International Air Transport Association, will take over the top job subject to regulatory approvals. His tenure at IATA is set to conclude on July 31, 2026, with his joining at IndiGo expected by August 3, 2026.
The appointment follows the exit of Pieter Elbers, who stepped down on March 10, 2026, just months after the airline grappled with network-wide disruptions that put its operational resilience under scrutiny.
Welcoming the move, IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh said, “I am thrilled that Willie will be at helm of IndiGo. He is an exceptional global aviation leader with a stellar track record of outstanding leadership across several airlines. His experience in managing large scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics make him ideally suited to strengthen and lead IndiGo for continued growth in an ever evolving and competitive international aviation environment.”
For his part, Walsh struck an optimistic note on the road ahead, “The aviation landscape is evolving rapidly, and IndiGo is extremely well-positioned to be at the forefront of this change. I look forward to partnering with colleagues across the organisation to build a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration and sustainable value for all stakeholders” he said.
The leadership change comes at a time when IndiGo is sharpening its long-haul ambitions and looking to cement its position beyond the domestic market. With Walsh at the controls, the airline appears set to double down on scale, stability and a stronger international presence in the years ahead.
