MUMBAI:  Low cost carrier IndiGo  has announced the appointment of Rashmi Soni as vice-president of corporate communications, effective immediately. Soni replaces C. Leekha, who has decided to leave the company to pursue external opportunities. 

Leekha had stood up like a rock over the past six years she was with the company, and she helped see It past the low of the Covid lockdowns.

Soni joins IndiGo from PayU, where she was the chief brand & communications officer. With over 28 years of experience in leadership roles with multinational technology brands, she  brings a wealth of expertise in strategic communications, brand management, and corporate social responsibility.

IndiGo  CEO Pieter Elbers said: " Rashmi’s rich professional experience and expertise will be invaluable in helping us take IndiGo to the next level as a global aviation player."

Soni has previously worked with prominent companies such as Adobe, Tata Teleservices, Ericsson, and Vistara, where she was part of the airline's launch team. She is a Stanford certified project manager and has completed leadership programs from Indian School of Business and National Institute of Personnel Management.

On her appointment, Soni said: "I look forward to contributing to the company's remarkable growth journey and leveraging my experience to take IndiGo to new heights."