Air India Approves Rs 17.74 Crore Payout for Outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson
Air India approved a cash payout of approximately Rs 17.74 crore for outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson, including a Rs 2.5 crore one-time reward for his FY25 performance. This payout replaces shares Wilson was entitled to under the airline's long-term incentive plan for FY23-FY25, originally structured to pay half in shares. Wilson stepped down in April 2026, and former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam was appointed as his successor. Wilson's total compensation for FY26, including salary and incentives, approached Rs 43 crore.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 24 Sept, 11:59 am. Other outlets followed.