Air India has begun the search for a new chief executive following the resignation of Campbell Wilson, who has decided to leave the role a year early amid ongoing operational difficulties. Wilson's tenure, which began in May 2022 after the Tata Group acquired Air India for ₹18,000 crore ($2.2 billion USD), was marked by significant transformations, including the merger of four airlines and the modernization of systems. Despite these efforts, the airline reported losses of ₹10,859 crore ($1.3 billion USD) for the fiscal year ending March 2025, with expectations that losses could exceed ₹20,000 crore ($2.4 billion USD) by March 2026. The airline's revenue did increase by 13% to ₹61,080 crore ($7.3 billion USD) during Wilson's leadership, but challenges remain, including geopolitical tensions and supply chain constraints. The Tata Group's chairman, N. Chandrasekaran, emphasized the need for a swift appointment of a new CEO to navigate these turbulent times. Industry analysts have noted the importance of separating the roles of CEO and managing director to enhance operational effectiveness.