Tata appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as Air India CEO amid safety scrutiny and expansion push
Former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam will replace Campbell Wilson as Air India MD and CEO, taking charge as Tata seeks to address operational disruptions, strengthen safety and advance fleet, integration and reputation-rebuilding plans.
Tata Group-owned Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as MD and CEO, replacing Campbell Wilson. He takes charge amid safety scrutiny, technical disruptions and a fleet-expansion, integration and reputation-rebuilding agenda.
Why this matters
The CEO change follows recent Air India signals naming Gebremariam as CEO and MD, while the DGCA probes turbulence on a Phuket-Delhi flight, reinforcing Tata's focus on safety and operational performance.
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