Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and Managing Director. The airline aims to leverage his experience in scaling regional carriers and managing complex operational turnarounds to drive its next phase of growth.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a strategic shift for Air India as it seeks to transition from a turnaround phase to a high-growth, profitable global aviation player.
Air India on Wednesday announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD), succeeding Campbell Wilson.“Tewolde Gebremariam is widely recognised as one of the most successful aviation chief executives. During his decade-plus tenure as CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, he spearheaded a multi-billion-dollar expansion, transforming a regional carrier into Africa’s largest, most profitable, and decorated airline group — growing revenue by more than fourfold and fleet size nearly threefold,” the airline said in a statement.“His unique strength lies in managing complex operational landscapes, driving cultural transformation, building competitive global hubs, and developing world-class MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and aviation training infrastructure,” it added.Also read | Mid-air turbulence causes Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight to drop 300 feet: Why monsoon airspace is unlike any otherCommittee conducted comprehensive searchA dedicated committee conducted a comprehensive search to identify the next leader for Air India, with…
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