Campbell Wilson Resigns as Air India Express Chairman and Nipun Aggarwal Named Successor.
Appointment
In April 2025, Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Air India Express (IX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, announced that Campbell Wilson, who had been serving as the Chairman of Air India Express since June 2022, has stepped down from his position. This leadership transition comes amid the Tata Group’s ongoing efforts to streamline and restructure its aviation business.
- He will be succeeded by Nipun Aggarwal, the current Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Air India. Aggarwal will continue in his CCO role while also taking on the responsibilities of Chairman at the budget airline.
- To further enhance operational efficiency, Air India’s Chief Operations Officer (COO), Captain Basil Kwauk, will be appointed to the board of Air India Express, replacing Campbell Wilson, following regulatory approval.
Main Point :- (i) Nipun Aggarwal is a seasoned professional with over 28 years of experience spanning aviation, finance, and energy sectors.
(ii) He has previously held key roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Standard Chartered Bank, and BP PLC, bringing a rich background in banking and energy.
(iii) Before joining Air India, Aggarwal served as Senior Vice President at Tata Sons, where he was instrumental in driving transformation across several Tata Group companies.
About Air India Express (IX)
Headquarters: Gurgaon, Haryana
Established: 2004
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