Air India's sudden announcement..!? Shocking..!
Tata Sons have announced the appointment of Campbell Wilson as the new CEO and Managing
director of
air India. Campbell Wilson, who has 26 years of experience in the aviation
industry, has been described as an expert in managing low-cost aircraft. Wilson is 50 years old and has worked for
singapore Airlines for over 15 years. Wilson has worked in countries including Canada, Japan, and also Hong Kong. Wilson, who started his career as a coach at SIA
new zealand in 1996, has gradually progressed to the position of CEO.
Commenting on this,
air india Chairman N Chandrasekaran said, that he is delighted to welcome Campbell to
air India. Wilson, who has vast experience in the aviation
industry internationally, said his experience will help
air india build the best brand company in Asia.
Wilson holds a Masters's
degree from the
university of Canterbury, New Zealand. Ilker Aisi, the managing
director of Turkish Airlines, who was appointed before Wilson, was appointed last February. But despite strong opposition to his appointment, he refused to take up the post at
air India.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has since been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of
air India. It is in this context that Wilson is currently being promoted.