Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Tewolde Gebremariam Cleared to Lead Air India on Thursday
Tewolde Gebremariam has been approved to become Air India’s new leader.
He is expected to start on Thursday, September 30.
He will replace Campbell Wilson as CEO and managing director.
Gebremariam previously led Ethiopian Airlines for 11 years.
He also recently advised Delta Air Lines.
He says Air India must control costs and become sustainably profitable.
He wants employees to report safety concerns and improve reliability.
His work will support Air India’s expansion and transformation under Tata Group ownership.
Tewolde Gebremariam has received security clearance to become Air India’s CEO and managing director.
He is expected to formally take charge on Thursday, September 30.
Gebremariam will replace Campbell Wilson as Air India’s chief executive.
His priorities include cost discipline, profitability, safety and operational reliability.
He plans to support growth through network development, commercial activities, cargo and employee efficiency programs.
- Who
- Tewolde Gebremariam, Air India’s incoming CEO and managing director, will replace Campbell Wilson.
- What
- Gebremariam received security clearance and is expected to assume Air India’s top leadership role.
- When
- He is expected to take charge Thursday, September 30; he addressed employees at a town hall on September 28.
- Where
- Air India, headquartered in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- His appointment supports Air India’s expansion and transformation, with priorities including cost control, profitability, safety and operational reliability.
- Incoming CEO
- Tewolde Gebremariam
- Expected start date
- Thursday, September 30
- Outgoing CEO
- Campbell Wilson
- Appointment announced
- August 5
- Previous leadership experience
- More than three decades at Ethiopian Airlines, including 11 years as group chief executive
- Key priorities
- Cost discipline, sustainable profitability, safety and operational reliability
- Ownership
- Tata Group-owned airline