{
  "id": 175879,
  "title": "Tewolde Gebremariam is Air India’s new CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/tewolde-gebremariam-is-air-indias-new-ceo",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-05T13:20:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/tewolde-gebremariam-air-india-new-ceo/article71309586.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Air India has announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam as their new CEO, replacing Campbell Wilson. Gebremariam, formerly the chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines, was previously appointed to lead Pakistan International Airlines. He will assume the position after Wilson's tenure, which concluded in April, though he remained in the role until a successor was named. The airline's press release highlighted Gebremariam's expertise in managing complex operational environments, spearheading cultural change, establishing global hubs, and developing aviation training infrastructure. Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran emphasized that Gebremariam's background in transforming one of the world's most efficient and profitable airline groups positions him ideally to steer Air India towards becoming a leading global carrier and a source of national pride.",
  "summary": "“His unique strength lies in managing complex operational landscapes, driving cultural transformation, building competitive global hubs, and developing world-class MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and aviation training infrastructure,” a press statement from Air India said about Mr. Gebremariam",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}