Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Nikhil Ravishankar To Become Air New Zealand CEO
Air New Zealand is getting a new CEO, Nikhil Ravishankar, who is from India.
He is currently the Chief Digital Officer and will take over in October 2025.
He's been working at Air New Zealand for almost five years.
Before joining Air New Zealand, he worked at other companies.
Air New Zealand is also planning to potentially start direct flights to India by working with Air India.
Nikhil Ravishankar will become Air New Zealand's CEO on October 20, 2025.
He is currently the Chief Digital Officer.
Ravishankar has been with Air New Zealand for nearly five years.
He previously held senior roles at Vector New Zealand and Accenture.
Air New Zealand and Air India are exploring direct flights between India and New Zealand.
- Who
- Nikhil Ravishankar, current Chief Digital Officer.
- What
- Nikhil Ravishankar is appointed as CEO of Air New Zealand.
- When
- He will take over on October 20, 2025.
- Where
- Air New Zealand.
- Why
- Reflects digital-first leadership and the airline's future growth.
Air India & New Zealand
Air New Zealand CEO Appointment
Flight Route
Air India & New Zealand
Plans exist to create a direct flight between India and New Zealand.
Air New Zealand CEO Appointment
The launch is dependent on government and aircraft approvals.
- New CEO
- Nikhil Ravishankar
- Current Role
- Chief Digital Officer
- Start Date
- October 20, 2025
- Years with Air New Zealand
- Nearly Five
- Previous Roles
- Vector New Zealand, Accenture
- Direct Service Plan
- Exploring with Air India
