New Delhi, April 7 – Air India confirmed on Tuesday the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson.
In a statement, the airline said that a committee has been formed to find a successor in the coming months.
"Wilson had informed Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in 2024 that he intended to step down in 2026, and since then, he has been working to ensure that the organization and leadership team are stable for the transition," the airline stated.
"He will remain in the role until his successor is announced and in place," it added.
Commenting on the development, Wilson said that the four years since Air India's privatization have seen the acquisition and successful merger of four airlines, along with the evolution from public to private sector practices, the renewal of the leadership team, workforce, culture, and operational methods.
"This has included the complete modernization of systems, the launch of new products, and the implementation of higher service standards on the ground and in the air, as well as the addition of 100 more aircraft to the fleet," Wilson stated.
"The complete interior refit of older narrow-body aircraft has been almost completed, and deliveries of new, custom-designed wide-body aircraft with new interiors are now underway," he added.
Chairman Chandrasekaran expressed his gratitude for Wilson's efforts and contribution at Air India.
He said, "On behalf of the Board, I would like to record my deep appreciation for Campbell's leadership and contribution over the past four years."
"In addition to the progress mentioned above, it is also worth acknowledging the numerous external challenges that the Air India team has navigated, including prolonged post-Covid supply chain constraints that have impacted the delivery of new aircraft and retrofit programs, as well as major geopolitical and other headwinds," he stated.
"Campbell and his team have demonstrated tenacity and resolve, and they have aligned an organization drawn from many backgrounds behind the shared goal of building the new Air India that is now emerging," Chandrasekaran mentioned.
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