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Tata Group Realigns Air India Express Leadership for Post-Merger Optimization

Campbell Wilson steps down as Chairman of Air India Express, with Nipun Aggarwal assuming the role and Basil Kwauk set to join the board pending regulatory approval.

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Overview

  • Campbell Wilson, Air India CEO, has stepped down as Chairman of Air India Express after nearly three years in the role.
  • Nipun Aggarwal, Air India's Chief Commercial Officer, will take over as Chairman of Air India Express while continuing his current duties.
  • Capt. Basil Kwauk, Air India Chief Operations Officer, is slated to join the Air India Express Board, pending regulatory clearances, to enhance operational synergy.
  • The leadership reshuffle comes as Tata Group completes the integration of Vistara into Air India and AirAsia India into Air India Express.
  • Under the new structure, Air India will focus on metro and international routes, while Air India Express will target tier-1 and tier-2 cities and short-haul international destinations.