Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Air India appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as new CEO. He leads Air India during its critical expansion and transformation. Air India on Wednesday appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, marking another leadership transition since the Tata Group acquired the airline in 2022. Leadership Change During Expansion PushAnnouncing the appointment, Air India described Gebremariam as one of the world's most successful aviation chief executives. Singapore Airlines later acquired a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India.