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Air India's New CEO Tewolde Gebremariam Gets Security Clearance, Set to Take Charge
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News18•30-09-2026, 21:45
Air India's New CEO Tewolde Gebremariam Gets Security Clearance, Set to Take Charge
- •Tewolde Gebremariam, Air India's incoming CEO and MD, has received security clearance.
- •He is expected to formally take charge of the airline on Thursday.
- •Gebremariam's appointment was announced on August 5, and he takes over amidst the airline's expansion plans and external challenges.
- •He replaces New Zealander Campbell Wilson as the second foreign CEO and MD to head Air India.
- •Gebremariam emphasized cost discipline, sustainable profitability, safety, and operational reliability as key priorities for Air India.
Key Questions Answered
Incoming Air India CEO and Managing Director Tewolde Gebremariam has received his security clearance and is expected to formally take charge of the airline on Thursday, according to sources.
Tewolde Gebremariam succeeds New Zealander Campbell Wilson, who announced his resignation in April.
During a staff townhall, Tewolde Gebremariam identified sustainable profitability, safety, operational reliability, and strict cost discipline as key priorities for Air India.
