NEW DELHI — Air India on Tuesday confirmed that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson will step down, with the airline initiating a process to identify his successor in the coming months.
In a statement, the airline said Wilson had informed Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in 2024 of his intention to resign in 2026 and has since been working to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
“He will remain in the role until his successor is announced and in place,” the airline said.
Wilson reflected on his tenure, noting that the four years since Air India’s privatization have been marked by major structural and operational changes.
“It 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,” Wilson said.
He added that the airline has modernized its systems, introduced new products, improved service standards, and expanded its fleet significantly.
“It has seen the complete modernisation 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,” he said.
“The full interior refit of legacy narrowbody aircraft has all-but been completed, with deliveries of widebody aircraft with new custom-designed interiors now underway,” Wilson added.
Chandrasekaran expressed appreciation for Wilson’s leadership and contributions during a transformative period for the airline.
“On behalf of the Board, I wish to record my deep appreciation for Campbell’s leadership and contribution over the past four years,” he said.
He also acknowledged the challenges faced during the period, including supply chain disruptions following the COVID-19 pandemic and broader geopolitical headwinds.
“Campbell and his team have demonstrated tenacity and resolve and have aligned an organisation drawn from many backgrounds behind the shared goal of building the new Air India that is now emerging,” Chandrasekaran said. (Source: IANS)
