Air India taps ex-Ethiopian Airlines chief to steer turnaround
The board said his turnaround experience and safety focus will guide Air India as it enters a high-growth execution phase.
- Air India appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, succeeding New Zealander Campbell Wilson to lead the Tata Group-owned carrier's high-growth execution phase.
- Wilson, appointed in 2022, stabilized Air India after state ownership by placing record aircraft orders and integrating operations; the board now seeks Gebremariam's proven expertise in managing large-scale turnarounds and expanding international hub networks.
- During his 11 years as group CEO, Gebremariam transformed Ethiopian Airlines into Africa's largest carrier while navigating complex economic cycles over his 36-year tenure at the airline.
- The airline faces heavy financial losses, operational disruptions from Middle East conflict, and airspace restrictions involving Pakistan, while remaining under intense regulatory scrutiny following the 2025 crash that killed 260 people.
- Air India Chairman Chandrasekaran stated the board is confident Gebremariam will realize the airline's potential as a premier global aviation power, with details on the onboarding timeline to be shared in due course.
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An interesting revelation has emerged regarding the appointment of Air India's new CEO. Before taking the helm of the Tata Group, Tewolde Gebremariam was in line to head Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). While awaiting security clearance, the situation changed, and Air India won the job.
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Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO and MD, succeeding Campbell Wilson
New Delhi: Air India appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its chief executive officer and managing director, succeeding Campbell Wilson, the airline said on Wednesday. The Tata Group-owned carrier said its board selected Gebremariam after evaluating internal and external candidates. A board committee oversaw the selection process. Gebremariam led Ethiopian Airlines Group for more than a decade. During his tenure…
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