Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Air India Board Reviews CEO Transition Ahead of Tewolde Takeover
Air India’s board met in Mumbai to prepare for a change in its top leadership.
Tewolde Gebremariam is expected to become the airline’s new chief executive later this month.
The board discussed his salary and other company matters.
He must receive security clearance before officially starting the job.
Campbell Wilson, the current chief executive, will leave this month.
Wilson has led Air India’s transformation since July 2022.
Air India is still dealing with financial losses and problems such as disruptions, fuel-price changes and geopolitical uncertainty.
Its leaders say safety, smoother operations and careful spending will be important goals.
Air India’s board met in Mumbai on September 15 to discuss the airline’s leadership transition and other matters.
The board reviewed the salary or compensation structure for incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, whose security clearance is pending.
Current Managing Director and CEO Campbell Wilson is set to leave Air India this month after leading its transformation since July 2022.
Board members recognised Wilson’s contributions, and he said he was pleased to hand over leadership to Gebremariam.
Air India continues to face losses, operational disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, fuel-price fluctuations and the aftermath of the fatal AI171 accident.
- Who
- Air India’s board, chaired by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, along with outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson and incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam.
- What
- The board discussed the CEO transition, Gebremariam’s compensation structure and other matters.
- When
- The board met on September 15; Wilson is expected to leave this month, while Gebremariam is expected to take charge later this month after receiving security clearance.
- Where
- At Bombay House, the Tata Group headquarters in Mumbai.
- Why
- Air India is preparing for a leadership change while addressing financial losses, operational difficulties, geopolitical disruptions, fuel-price volatility and safety concerns.
- Board chair
- N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons
- Outgoing CEO
- Campbell Wilson, who has led Air India since July 2022
- Incoming CEO
- Tewolde Gebremariam, former chief of Ethiopian Airlines Group
- Pending requirement
- Security clearance before Gebremariam formally assumes the role
- Meeting location
- Bombay House, Mumbai
- AI171 accident toll
- The fatal accident in June last year killed 260 people, according to the articles
- Singapore Airlines stake
- Singapore Airlines holds a 25.1% stake in Air India
