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Trilegal brings in finance ace Giya Diwaan to turbocharge its growth game
MUMBAI: Trilegal has made a sharp legal move—but in finance. The firm announced the appointment of Giya Diwaan as chief financial officer, handing her the reins of its financial strategy during a time of expansion and digital disruption.
Known for her financial finesse and track record in transformation, Diwaan steps into her new role with over 20 years of experience across M&A, IPOs, fundraising, and global expansion. Most recently, she served as CFO at Dreamfolks, India’s largest travel and lifestyle services aggregator listed on both NSE and BSE.
“We are delighted to welcome Giya to Trilegal. Her multidisciplinary experience and deep understanding of business strategy, financial systems, and regulatory compliance will be invaluable as we continue to scale and innovate,” said Trilegal partners & management committee members Sridhar Gorthi and Nishant Parikh.
Diwaan’s resume reads like a who’s who of corporate India: leadership roles at Ebixcash, Times Internet, PwC, Moody’s, RGP, and Musafir.com. She has led key initiatives spanning digital transformation, capital structuring, and international market entry.
A chartered accountant since 2001 and an alumna of IIM Lucknow’s strategic management programme (2020–21), Diwaan brings academic rigour to her boardroom edge.
“Joining Trilegal presents an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of a law firm already known for its excellence. I’m excited to build a growth strategy that supports scalable progress and empowers the firm to adapt, lead, and thrive in an evolving legal landscape in an exciting era,” Diwaan said.
Her appointment signals a deeper push by Trilegal to integrate financial strategy with legal operations—an increasingly essential alignment as the firm eyes sustainable growth amid shifting regulatory terrain.
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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.
