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Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as new CEO

Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and Managing Director. He succeeds Campbell Wilson, who was appointed in 2022 to lead the airline's transformation under Tata Group ownership. Gebremariam brings extensive experience from his tenure at Ethiopian Airlines, where he oversaw significant expansion. The leadership transition occurs as the airline continues efforts to improve its operational performance and navigate ongoing industry challenges.

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Boeing 777-337ER - Air India (VT-ALK)
File photo: Eluveitie / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Air India announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and Managing Director on Wednesday. Gebremariam, who previously served as the group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines for 11 years, takes over the role from Campbell Wilson. Wilson, a former Singapore Airlines executive, had informed Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran of his intention to step down earlier this year.

The appointment comes as the Tata Group-owned airline seeks to implement structural improvements and operational growth. Gebremariam is noted for his experience in managing complex aviation landscapes and driving large-scale expansions. The leadership change follows a period of transition for the airline as it works to strengthen its position in the global aviation market.

Key Facts

  1. Tewolde Gebremariam is the former group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.
  2. He succeeds Campbell Wilson as the CEO of Air India.
  3. Campbell Wilson was appointed to lead Air India in 2022.
  4. Gebremariam served as the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines for 11 years.
  5. N Chandrasekaran is the Chairman of Air India.

The Timeline7

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 5 Aug

    1. HiThe Hindu
      Tewolde Gebremariam is Air India’s new CEO
    2. DHDeccan Herald
      Air India gets new CEO: Former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam takes over from Campbell Wilson
    3. TOIThe Times of India
      Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? All you need to know about Air India’s new CEO
    4. NDNDTV
      Tewolde Gebremariam Is Air India's New CEO After Campbell Wilson's Exit
    5. SBsambad
      Air India: ଟି ଗେବ୍ରେମରିଅମ୍‌ ଏୟାର ଇଣ୍ଡିଆର ନୂଆ ସିଇଓ
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    1. HTHindustan Times
      Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? Former Ethiopian Airlines chief with 37 years in aviation now leading Air India

  2. 6 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      Ex-Ethiopian Air chief Tewolde Gebremariam becomes Air India CEO

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  • English5 outlets
  • Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ1 outlet

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