SpiceJet names former IndiGo exec Sanjay Kumar as Executive Director, starting November 2025. Details here

SpiceJet has appointed Sanjay Kumar as Executive Director, starting November 3, 2025, to oversee strategic initiatives aimed at expansion, operational excellence, and business transformation, the airline said in an exchange filing.

He will report directly to the Chairman and Managing Director, Ajay Singh.

About Sanjay Kumar

With over three decades of experience in the aviation industry, Sanjay Kumar brings expertise in network planning, revenue management, marketing, and commercial strategy.

For nearly 12 years, Kumar served as Chief Commercial Officer at IndiGo and for over three years as its Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer. He has also held key leadership positions, including President and CEO at InterGlobe Technology Quotient and Chief Operating Officer at AirAsia India, among several other roles.

Speaking on his new role, Sanjay Kumar said, “I am excited to re-join SpiceJet at a pivotal time in its journey. The Indian aviation market offers tremendous opportunities, and I look forward to working with the team to drive SpiceJet’s expansion, enhance operational efficiencies, and deliver even greater value to our customers and stakeholders.”

On Kumar's appointment, SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh said, “We are delighted to welcome Sanjay back to the SpiceJet family. His deep understanding of the aviation business and proven leadership will be invaluable as we chart a new course for SpiceJet. With his strategic insights and executional strength, we are confident of accelerating our growth journey and strengthening our position as a leading and customer-centric airline.”

SpiceJet's latest announcement comes after the airline posted a net loss in the first quarter of FY26.

SpiceJet Q1 results

For the quarter ended on June 30, SpiceJet recorded a net loss of ₹234 crore compared to a net profit in the same period a year ago. SpiceJet earned a net profit of ₹158.18 crore in the April-June quarter of the financial year ended 2024-25, according to the consolidated financial statements.

The airline's revenue from its core operations witnessed a nearly 36% drop to ₹1,059.88 crore in the April-June quarter, compared year-on-year (YoY) with ₹1,646.21 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

The budget airline recently announced that it will operate 250 daily flights during the Winter Schedule 2025, up sharply from 125 flights in the preceding summer schedule and 150 flights during the last winter season.