New Delhi: Campbell Wilson has stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of Air India, bringing an early end to his leadership tenure that was originally set to continue until July 2027.
Wilson had been appointed CEO and Managing Director of the airline in 2022 on a five year contract following the airline’s transition to private ownership under the Tata Group. His resignation comes before the completion of that term, though the airline has not yet provided detailed reasons for his departure.
A veteran of the aviation industry with more than three decades of experience, Wilson built much of his career within the Singapore Airlines group. Before joining Air India, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, the low cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines.
Wilson began his professional journey with Singapore Airlines in 1996 as a management trainee in New Zealand. Over the years he held several international roles for the airline, working across regions including Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.
In 2011, he returned to Singapore to become the founding Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, leading the low cost carrier during its formative years until 2016. He later took on the role of Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing at Singapore Airlines, where he oversaw areas such as pricing strategy, global sales operations, brand and marketing, distribution, ecommerce and overseas offices.
Wilson resumed leadership of Scoot in April 2020 before eventually moving to India to lead Air India during a crucial phase of restructuring and expansion.
Academically, Wilson holds a Master of Commerce with First Class Honours in Business Administration from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
His resignation marks a significant leadership change for Air India as the airline continues its transformation and growth strategy in India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector. ✈️
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