Air India names former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO

Tata Group-owned Air India has appointed aviation veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO and managing director, succeeding Campbell Wilson. He will oversee the carrier’s next transformation phase, spanning integration, fleet induction, service recovery, operational reliability and profitable growth.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 21:49 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Tata Group-owned Air India appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO and managing director, replacing Campbell Wilson. He will lead the carrier’s next transformation phase, including airline integration, fleet induction, service recovery, operational reliability and profitable growth.

Why this matters

Air India’s CEO appointment follows its effort to secure $130 million in ECB funding for capital-goods imports, linking leadership transition with investment in fleet and operating capabilities.

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