Air India names former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO

Tata Group-owned Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, to succeed Campbell Wilson. His immediate mandate includes stabilising international operations, managing route disruptions and reducing cash outflow.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 19:35 IST · Source Mint · Updated

Tata Group-owned Air India appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO, replacing Campbell Wilson. He will focus on stabilising international operations, cutting cash outflow and managing conflict-driven flight and route disruptions.

Why this matters

The appointment follows recent Air India signals reporting Gebremariam's selection as CEO and as MD & CEO, consolidating the carrier's leadership transition amid operational and financial priorities.

Leadership signals are accelerating, up 103400% QoQ.