Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO & Managing Director

Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, reinforcing its leadership team as the airline advances one of the most ambitious transformation programmes in global aviation. The appointment comes at a crucial stage in Air India’s journey under the Tata Group, with significant investments being made in fleet expansion, customer experience, technology, and international growth.

Gebremariam brings more than four decades of experience in the aviation industry and is widely recognised for transforming Ethiopian Airlines into Africa’s largest and one of the world’s most successful airline groups. During his tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer, the airline expanded its global network, modernised its fleet, strengthened operational efficiency, and consistently delivered profitable growth, earning international recognition for its performance and innovation.

As CEO and Managing Director of Air India, Gebremariam will lead the airline’s strategic direction, oversee day-to-day operations, strengthen service excellence, accelerate network expansion, and support the carrier’s long-term vision of becoming a world-class global airline. His extensive experience in managing large-scale airline operations and executing complex transformation initiatives is expected to play a key role in shaping Air India’s next phase of growth.

The appointment reflects Air India’s continued focus on attracting globally experienced leadership to execute its long-term turnaround strategy. With a record aircraft order, expanding international presence, and ongoing investments in digital capabilities and customer experience, the airline is positioning itself for sustained growth. Under Tewolde Gebremariam’s leadership, Air India aims to further strengthen its competitiveness while delivering a world-class travel experience to passengers across domestic and international markets.