Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? Former Ethiopian Airlines chief with 37 years in aviation now leading Air India
Before joining Air India, Gebremariam served as the longest-serving Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, holding the position for 11 years.
Tewolde Gebremariam, a seasoned aviation executive, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India. The former Ethiopian Airlines CEO brings over three decades of industry experience to the role. Gebremariam succeeded Campbell Wilson, who led the airline through its early recovery and restructuring.
Air India's Board of Directors approved the selection after a global search for a candidate with the necessary experience and expertise to propel the airline into its next phase of growth and international expansion. In his previous position, Gebremariam transformed Ethiopian Airlines into Africa's largest aviation group and a prominent player in the global aviation sector.
Under his leadership, Ethiopian Airlines experienced substantial growth in revenue, passenger traffic, cargo operations, and staff size.
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