Overview

• Board Chair Therese Walsh announced Ravishankar will take over on October 20, 2025, succeeding Greg Foran after nearly six years at the helm.
• As Chief Digital Officer since 2020, Ravishankar led major upgrades to the airline’s technology backbone, loyalty programme and customer proposition.
• The board highlighted his digital literacy, global outlook and deep care for New Zealand values following an extensive international search.
• Ravishankar’s prior roles as Chief Digital Officer at Vector and Managing Director of Accenture bring additional expertise in digital transformation.
• He has emphasized that safety underpins every decision as he prepares to navigate sector challenges including climate change, cost pressures and evolving customer expectations.