Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson has resigned from his role, despite being midway through a five-year contract, prompting questions about the future leadership of the airline.
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Key Points
- Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned from his position, effective immediately.
- Wilson was appointed as CEO and MD of Air India in 2022 on a five-year contract, which was set to end in July 2027.
- He brings over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, having worked with both full-service and low-cost carriers.
- Prior to Air India, Wilson served as CEO of Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, for two separate stints.
Air India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson has resigned, sources said on Tuesday. Campbell Wilson was appointed on a five-year contract. His tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air India is scheduled to conclude in July 2027.
Wilson’s Extensive Aviation Career
Campbell Wilson was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India in 2022. With over 30 years of rich experience in the aviation industry, he has worked across both full-service and low-cost carriers.
Prior to joining Air India, Wilson served as CEO of Scoot, the wholly-owned low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA). He began his career with SIA in 1996 as a Management Trainee in New Zealand. He subsequently held various roles with SIA in Canada, Hong Kong, and Japan, before returning to Singapore in 2011 as the founding CEO of Scoot, a position he held until 2016.
Previous Roles and Education
He then served as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing at SIA, where he oversaw Pricing, Distribution, eCommerce, Merchandising, Brand & Marketing, Global Sales, and the airline’s overseas offices. In April 2020, he returned for a second stint as CEO of Scoot. Wilson holds a Master of Commerce (First Class Honours) in Business Administration from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
