InterGlobe Aviation appoints Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as CHRO
InterGlobe Aviation has appointed Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as Group Head – HR and Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 20, 2026. He succeeds Sukhjot S. Pasricha, who resigned after an 8.5-year tenure effective close of business hours on July 19, 2026. The Board approved the appointment to ensure continuity in human resources operations.

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InterGlobe Aviation has appointed Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi as the Group Head – HR in the role of Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 20, 2026. This leadership change follows the resignation of Sukhjot S. Pasricha, who will be relieved from his duties as Chief Human Resources Officer effective close of business hours on July 19, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors to ensure continuity in the airline's human resources operations.
The transition was disclosed to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. The outgoing CHRO, Sukhjot S. Pasricha, served the company for a total tenure of 8.5 years. In his resignation letter addressed to Managing Director Rahul Bhatia, Pasricha expressed gratitude for the opportunities and confirmed his commitment to a smooth transition before his departure on July 19, 2026.
Profile of the Appointee
Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi is a seasoned HR leader with over 34 years of experience in building high-performing organisations. He has provided strategic and operational leadership across the human resources function, driving transformative initiatives in talent management, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness.
Prior to this appointment, Bakshi served as Group Head – Human Resources at InterGlobe Enterprises. His career includes leadership roles at IndiGo, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Bharti Airtel, Usha India Ltd., and HMT Ltd. He holds a postgraduate qualification in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and a post-graduation in Physics.
Key Management Changes
The following table summarizes the changes in the senior management personnel:
| S. No. | Particulars | Mr. Sukhjot S. Pasricha | Mr. Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reason for change | Resignation | Appointment of Group Head – HR in the role of Chief Human Resources Officer |
| 2 | Date of change | By close of business hours on July 19, 2026 | July 20, 2026 |
| 3 | Brief profile | Not Applicable | Over 34 years of experience; previously Group Head – HR at InterGlobe Enterprises; PG in PM & IR from XLRI |
Historical Stock Returns for Interglobe Aviation
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.06% | -3.14% | +19.95% | +6.58% | -9.87% | +187.03% |
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