Air India names Tewolde Gebremariam CEO and managing director
Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and managing director. He succeeds Campbell Wilson, who resigned following a period of slow financial turnaround for the airline.
Why it matters
This leadership change is a critical step for the Tata Group as it attempts to revitalize the national carrier's operations and profitability.
Air India appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new chief executive officer and managing director. The appointment came months after Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigned amid mounting losses and a slower-than-expected turnaround of the Tata Group-owned airline.Wilson, who had joined in July 2022, stepped down after the board accepted his resignation and remained in the role during his notice period until a successor was appointed.Meet Tewolde GebremariamTewolde Gebremariam is an Ethiopian business executive and one of Africa's most recognised aviation leaders.
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