Tewolde Gebremariam is Air India’s new CEO

Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO. He succeeds Campbell Wilson, who led the airline through its initial stabilization phase following the Tata Group acquisition.
Why it matters
This leadership change marks a strategic shift for Air India as it moves from stabilization to an era of global expansion and operational efficiency.
Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO. A former Ethiopian Airlines chief, he was most recently selected to lead Pakistan International Airlines.
He will succeed Campbell Wilson , who took charge of the airline soon after it was handed over to Tatas in 2022.
“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,” a press statement from Air India said about the new appointee.
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