Air New Zealand appoints former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, CFO Robert McDonald to Board
Campbell Wilson (Image Source - ANI)
The appointment will be effective from Sept 24 when the airline will hold its annual shareholders’ meeting.
Air New Zealand announced that it will appoint former Air India CEO and managing director Campbell Wilson and former CFO Robert McDonald, as directors on its board, effective September 24, when it holds its annual shareholders’ meeting.
The appointments come as the airline, New Zealand's national carrier, navigates delayed aircraft deliveries, persistent engine problems and elevated fuel costs stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Wilson brings more than three decades of aviation experience. He stepped down as Air India's chief executive in early April, after nearly four years in the role, amid persistent losses and increased regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people.
Wilson was also the founding chief executive of Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ low-cost unit. During his long tenure at Singapore Airlines, he helped shape Scoot's informal, irreverent culture within a broader, more conservative organisation known for its focus on the premium market.
Meanwhile, McDonald is currently the chair of Contact Energy and a director at FleetPartners Group. His finance and governance experience will help the airline.
