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Air New Zealand to appoint former Air India chief Campbell Wilson to its board

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Air New Zealand will appoint former Air India CEO and managing director Campbell Wilson and former Contact Energy chair Robert McDonald as directors effective Sept. 24, subject to shareholder approval. The appointments come as the carrier manages aircraft delivery delays and engine-related issues.

Discovered 2026-08-18T15:28:49.328267-07:00 | 2026-08-18T15:28:49.328267-07:00

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  • Wilson’s appointment adds an executive with experience leading Air India and founding Scoot to Air New Zealand’s board.
  • The board changes come as Air New Zealand faces aircraft delivery delays and engine issues, linking governance changes to ongoing fleet and operational pressures.
  • McDonald’s appointment, alongside Wilson’s, broadens the board’s leadership experience ahead of the Sept. 24 annual shareholders’ meeting.

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