Air India Board Meets to Discuss Incoming CEO’s Salary, Other Matters
The board is expected to discuss the incoming chief’s pay package and thank Campbell Wilson as he prepares to step down this month.
- On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Air India's board of directors met at Bombay House to discuss the leadership transition from outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson to incoming chief Tewolde Gebremariam.
- Tata Group assumed control of the carrier in January 2022, and Singapore Airlines subsequently acquired a 25.1% stake; Campbell Wilson has led the airline's transformation plan since July 2022.
- Aside from Chairman Chandrasekaran and Wilson, five board members including Sanjiv Mehta, Alice, Vaidyan, and Ramesh attended the meeting, addressing operational challenges including the fatal AI171 accident from last year.
- Addressing staff on September 7, Gebremariam vowed to "Make Air India Great Again ," while Chairman Chandrasekaran emphasized the need for stronger safety and cost consciousness.
- Board members are expected to finalize the incoming CEO's salary structure during this session while thanking Wilson for his contributions; Gebremariam is scheduled to formally take charge later this month.
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