Air India
Headquarters: India
In May, Indian conglomerate Tata Sons has appointed Campbell Wilson as Air India’s new managing director and CEO, subject to requisite regulatory approvals. Wilson joins Air India as CEO of Scoot, the wholly-owned low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines.
Aston Martin Lagonda
Headquarters: U.K.
Former Ferrari executive Amedeo Felisa joined Aston Martin Lagonda in May to take on the role as the company’s new CEO. Felisa, who spent his entire career in automotive and engineering, held leadership roles in Ferrari for 26 years, including eight years as the Italian luxury automaker’s CEO. Felisa replaced Tobias Moers, who struggled in leading the British luxury carmaker in its turnaround plan.
FedEx Corporation
Headquarters: U.S.
US package delivery firm FedEx’s former President and chief operating officer Raj Subramaniam took over the role of President and CEO starting June 1, succeeding Frederick Smith. Smith, who founded the company in 1971, will transition to the role of executive chairman and will oversee sustainability, innovation, public policy, and other global issues. The move comes as the company continues to face mounting competition from rival United Parcel Service (UPS) and the company’s former customer Amazon.
JD Sports Fashion
Headquarters: U.K.
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