Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? All you need to know about Air India’s new CEO
Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO, succeeding Campbell Wilson. The airline is currently navigating financial losses, regulatory scrutiny following a 2025 crash, and operational challenges due to regional conflicts.
Why it matters
Leadership changes at a major global carrier like Air India are significant for the aviation industry, especially given the airline's current operational and regulatory hurdles.
Air India on Wednesday named former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement comes at a time when Tata Group-owned carrier continues to battle mounting losses and increased regulatory oversight following last year's crash.Gebremariam takes over from Campbell Wilson, the New Zealander and former Singapore Airlines executive who was appointed in 2022 to lead Air India's transformation.Air India had earlier disclosed that Wilson had informed Chairman N Chandrasekaran in 2024 of his intention to step down during 2026.The airline has come under intense regulatory scrutiny since the 2025 crash and is also contending with significant operational disruptions arising from the conflict in the Middle East. These challenges have increased operating costs and further intensified the impact of Pakistan's airspace restrictions on the airline's operations.Who is Tewolde Gebremariam?Tewolde Gebremariam Tesfay retired as Group Chief Executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines in 2022.
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