Air India appoints ex-Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO
Tata-owned Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines Group head Tewolde Gebremariam CEO and managing director, succeeding Campbell Wilson as it pursues a multi-year turnaround amid widening losses, fleet renewal and intense international competition.
Tata-owned Air India appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO to lead its expansion and profitability push. He succeeds Campbell Wilson as the carrier confronts FY26 losses of ₹22,238 crore, fleet modernisation, international competition and operational disruptions.
Why this matters
Air India’s appointment follows recent signals naming Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO and as MD & CEO, reinforcing its leadership transition amid turnaround and fleet-renewal efforts.
Leadership signals are accelerating, up 103500% QoQ.
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