Former WestJet chief Saretsky to advise IndiGo

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has tapped former WestJet chief executive Gregg Saretsky as a special advisor. The role will see him work closely with IndiGo chief executive Rono Dutta, as well as the broader IndiGo leadership team, says the carrier in a stock exchange filing. “Gregg brings extensive experience in commercial aviation including, most recently, as CEO of WestJet, Canada’s most successful low cost carrier,” says IndiGo. “Gregg’s understanding of the low cost carrier model will serve us well as we work together to drive the change that will propel IndiGo to the next level and recover from the damaging effects of the pandemic.” Saretsky was CE of WestJet from February 2010 to March 2018. Saretsky is also an independent board member of Sabre, and has done consulting work. Earlier in his career Saretsky spent ten years with Alaska Airlines, serving in several positions.<br/>