- Campbell Wilson resigned as Air India CEO and MD, effective upon successor appointment
- Wilson informed Chairman Chandrasekaran of his 2024 resignation plans earlier this year
- Wilson led Air India through privatisation, merger, fleet expansion, and service upgrades
Campbell Wilson had planned to quit as Air India's CEO and MD this year well in advance, informing Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran in 2024.
Air India formally announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson on Tuesday, April 7.
He will serve as the CEO and MD until his successor is announced, according to a release shared by the airline. The Air India Board has constituted a committee that will find the successor in the coming months.
Speaking on his resignation, Wilson highlighted key achievements of the airline following its privatisation, noting that it is right time to step.
“The four years since Air India's privatisation has seen the acquisition and successful merger of four airlines, an evolution from public to private sector practices along with renewal of the leadership team, workforce, culture and ways of operating. It has seen the complete modernization of systems, the launch of new physical products, and deployment of elevated service standards on ground and in the air, as well as 100 additional aircraft added to the fleet," Wilson said.
He added, " With these foundational blocks now settling and a brief window until deliveries from the nearly 600-strong aircraft orderbook commence in earnest from 2027, the time is right for me to hand over the reins for the next phase of Air India's rise. It has been a true honour to play a small part in this latest chapter of Air India's long history, and I will continue to be an enthusiastic supporter of this wonderful organization and its people.”
Expressing gratitude to Campbell's contributions, N Chandrasekaran said, “On behalf of the Board, I wish 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 navigated by the Air India team, including prolonged post-Covid supply chain constraints that have impacted delivery of new aircraft and retrofit programs as well as major geopolitical and other headwinds. Campbell and his team have demonstrated tenacity and resolve and have aligned an organization drawn from many backgrounds behind the shared goal of building the new Air India that is now emerging.”
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