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Campbell Wilson Resigns as Air India Express Chairman and Nipun Aggarwal Named Successor.

Appointment | Dated: 25 Apr 2025

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.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - 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.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (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.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Air India Express?

Correct Answer: Nipun Aggarwal

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Air India Express (IX)

  • Headquarters: Gurgaon, Haryana
  • Established: 2004