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Air New Zealand Taps Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar as Next CEO

His promotion underscores a tech-driven leadership strategy at the airline alongside its pursuit of direct flights to India.

Prior to joining the airline, Nikhil Ravishankar was Chief Digital Officer at Vector and Managing Director of Accenture.

Overview

  • Nikhil Ravishankar will officially succeed Greg Foran as CEO on October 20, 2025, after nearly five years as the airline’s chief digital officer.
  • He led major upgrades to the carrier’s technology backbone, revamped its loyalty programme and bolstered its digital customer offerings.
  • Board Chair Dame Therese Walsh said Ravishankar’s digital expertise and alignment with New Zealand values set him apart from a global candidate pool.
  • Before joining Air New Zealand, he was chief digital officer at Vector and managing director at Accenture across Asia-Pacific markets.
  • In March, Air New Zealand and Air India signed a 16-route codeshare agreement and are planning direct India–New Zealand services by 2028 pending new aircraft and approvals.