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Zambia Airways appoints Ethiopian Airlines veteran Aman Wole Gurmu as CEO

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Zambia Airways has appointed Aman Wole Gurmu as chief executive, replacing Thomas Gabreyohannes Woldesenbet. Gurmu joined the carrier on Aug. 1 after nearly two decades at Ethiopian Airlines, extending the Ethiopian flag carrier’s role in supplying leadership for Zambia Airways’ growth and connectivity strategy.

Discovered 2026-08-17T00:36:11.518000-07:00 | 2026-08-17T00:36:11.518000-07:00

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  • The appointment changes the leadership of Zambia Airways and places an executive with nearly two decades of aviation and commercial experience at the helm.
  • Gurmu’s move continues Ethiopian Airlines’ role in supplying leadership to Zambia Airways, reinforcing the relationship between the two carriers as Zambia Airways pursues growth and improved connectivity.

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