Tata Sons’ chief N Chandrasekaran appointed Air India chairman

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has been appointed the Chairman of Air India at a board meeting of the airline conducted last week, a source in know of the matter told The Indian Express. A Tata Sons spokesperson confirmed the development.

“Mr Chandrasekaran was appointed chairman last week. Another board meeting was held today (Monday) to discuss the way forward,” the source said, adding that the new name for the airline’s managing director & CEO is expected to be announced soon.

Currently, three executive directors who were appointed by the government when the airline was in its control are still serving on the board of Air India. The Tata Group took over the airline on January 27 this year, and is yet to announce a reconstituted board of directors.