Aman Wole Gurmu Appointed CEO of Zambia Airways
Aman Wole Gurmu, a veteran Ethiopian Airlines executive, has been appointed as the new CEO of Zambia Airways. This move continues the trend of Ethiopian Airlines providing leadership for the Zambian carrier as part of their strategic partnership.
Why it matters
The appointment underscores the influence of Ethiopian Airlines in shaping the aviation sector across the African continent.
(Nairobi, Kenya) — The Board of Directors of Zambia Airways has announced the appointment of Ethiopian aviation executive Aman Wole Gurmu as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2026.
Aman transitions to the Lusaka-based national flag carrier directly from the Ethiopian Airlines Group, where he spent over 19 years in executive leadership, commercial strategy, market development, and strategic international partnerships across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Aman’s career within Ethiopian Airlines includes high-level postings as Regional Director for Mainland China and Mongolia, Regional Director for France and the Maghreb, Director of Sales in Addis Ababa, and Area Manager for Zambia. His earlier tenure in Lusaka provides him with direct operational experience in the Zambian aviation environment.
Jomo Matululu, Chairperson of the Zambia Airways Board of Directors, emphasized that the appointment aligns with the airline’s broader commercial mandate.
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