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Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam As CEO: Can Tata's Turnaround Plan Finally Take Off?

Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam As CEO: Can Tata's Turnaround Plan Finally Take Off?

Sakshi Batra
Sakshi Batra / Karishma Asoodani
  • New Delhi,
  • Aug 6, 2026,
  • Updated Aug 6, 2026, 2:50 PM IST

Air India has appointed aviation veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and MD, replacing Campbell Wilson at a crucial stage of the Tata Group's transformation plan. Formerly the chief of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde is credited with building one of Africa's strongest aviation networks and steering the airline through challenging times. Business Today's Karishma Asoodani explains why his leadership comes at a defining moment for Air India following recent operational challenges, including the AI171 crash. Watch to understand the new CEO's priorities, the regulatory hurdles ahead, and what this leadership change could mean for Air India's future growth.