India, Aug. 5 -- Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, bringing in an aviation leader with more than 37 years of industry experience to guide the airline through its next phase of expansion and growth.

Gebremariam will succeed Campbell Wilson, who led Air India through its initial turnaround and integration phase. The appointment was approved by Air India's Board of Directors following a global search for a leader with the experience and expertise required to take the airline forward.

Before joining Air India, Gebremariam served as the longest-serving Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, holding the position for 11 years, according to his LinkedIn account. ...