Campbell Wilson, head of Singapore Airlines, chief carrier for Scoot, was on Thursday appointed as the new Chief Exectuive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India. According to a Reuters report, New Zealand-born Wilson will step down on June 15. Wilson’s appointment as Air India’s new chief executive comes after Turkey’s IlkerAyci rejected the request following his opposition to the country. previous political links. Ayci worked for Turkey Airlines and has close contacts with President ReceptTayyip Erdogan.
The appointment of a foreigner as CEO of an airline in India requires government approval before proceeding.Tata Sons has finalized its acquisition of a state-owned Indian state-owned network company in January and has been looking for an official to lead a major transformation program. It took over a debt-ridden Air India worth $ 2.4 billion and a credit agreement.In Scoot, Wilson will be replaced by LesliueThng, who currently serves as vice president of sales and marketing, at Singapore Airlines.
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