Air India gets new boss as Tewolde Gebremariam takes charge
Tewolde Gebremariam is set to take charge of Air India as the airline navigates significant financial losses and safety concerns. While he awaits security clearance, he will begin operational oversight with the support of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines leadership.
Why it matters
The leadership transition is critical for the turnaround of a major global airline facing intense scrutiny following recent safety failures and financial instability.
Mumbai | New Delhi: Tewolde Gebremariam will take charge of Air India on Monday, replacing former chief executive Campbell Wilson at a time when the airline is under pressure to improve safety and operational reliability and stem losses, people aware of the development said.While the former chief of Ethiopian Airlines will not be officially designated CEO and accountable manager yet because his security clearance is pending, Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran is expected to introduce him to employees at a town hall on Monday, marking the beginning of operational charge, the people said.
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