Air India may part ways with CEO Campbell Wilson in leadership reset: report

According to a report, Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran has spoken with chief executives of at least two large airlines based in the UK and the US. Air India may part ways with its CEO Campbell Wilson as part of a leadership reset. This comes amid a management review of the airline.

Air India, the flagship carrier of the Tata Group, is reportedly considering a leadership reset that could see CEO Campbell Wilson parting ways with the airline. According to a report in the Economic Times, Tata Sons Group chairman N Chandrasekaran has held discussions with chief executives of at least two major airlines based in the UK and the US. This move suggests a global search for a new leader amid an ongoing management review.

The airline has faced financial losses in FY25, as highlighted in related keywords, prompting a top-level overhaul in Tata's aviation business. While no official confirmation has been issued, the report points to potential changes in Air India's executive team. The development underscores efforts to stabilize the carrier's operations.

Published on January 5, 2026, this news reflects the latest in Air India's strategic shifts, though details remain sparse without further announcements.

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