Ilker Ayci, ex-chairman of Turkish Airlines, will now pilot Air India as new CEO
2 years, 10 months ago

Ilker Ayci, ex-chairman of Turkish Airlines, will now pilot Air India as new CEO

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Former chariman of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci has been appointed chief executive officer and managing director of Air India. On being appointed the CEO and MD of Air India, Ayci said, “I am delighted and honoured to accept the privilege of leading an iconic airline and to join the Tata Group. Working closely with my colleagues at Air India and the leadership of the Tata Group, we will utilise the strong heritage of Air India to make it one of the best airlines in the world with a uniquely superior flying experience that reflects Indian warmth and hospitality.” Tata Sons said in a statement that its chairman N Chandrasekaran was a special invitee to the meeting, and the board, after due deliberations, approved Ayci’s appointment. We are delighted to welcome Ilker to the Tata Group where he will lead Air India into the new era.” Ayci was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1971.

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Air India CEO Row: Why Ilker Ayci’s Appointment Was a Big Botch-Up
2 years, 9 months ago

Air India CEO Row: Why Ilker Ayci’s Appointment Was a Big Botch-Up

The Quint  

There are many ways one can look at the surprise appointment and then the quick exit, even before the takeover, of Ilker Ayci as the CEO of recently privatised Air India. But one question before we talk of the controversial appointment and the equally controversial exit is this: how did the politically sensitive Tata group even consider a Turkish national …

Ilker Ayci turns down Air India CEO role 2 weeks after appointment
2 years, 9 months ago

Ilker Ayci turns down Air India CEO role 2 weeks after appointment

Hindustan Times  

Ilker Ayci has turned down the Tata Group's offer to be Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, news agency PTI said quoting aviation industry sources. On February 14, Tata Sons had said Ayci, former chairman of Turkish Airlines, would take charge as CEO and MD of the debt-laden airline bought out by the Tatas in a $2.4 …

New Air India CEO Ilker Ayci Declines Tata's Offer: 'Not Honourable Decision to Accept'
2 years, 9 months ago

New Air India CEO Ilker Ayci Declines Tata's Offer: 'Not Honourable Decision to Accept'

News 18  

Ilker Ayci, former Turkish Airlines chairman, has declined the role of of the chief executive of Tata’s Air India, a Tata spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday. Working closely with my colleagues at Air India and the leadership of the Tata Group, we will utilise the strong heritage of Air India to make it one of the best airlines in the …

Ilker Ayci turns down Tata Sons' offer to be new Air India CEO
2 years, 9 months ago

Ilker Ayci turns down Tata Sons' offer to be new Air India CEO

India Today  

Ilker Ayci has declined the offer of Tata Sons to be the new Air India Chief executive officer. Tata Sons had appointed Ilker Ayci as the CEO and Managing Director of Air India and he was supposed to assume his responsibilities on or before April 1, 2022. Since the announcement by Tata Sons, the airline's new owners, confusion has abounded …

Ilker Ayci declines Tata Group's offer to be CEO & MD of Air India: Sources
2 years, 9 months ago

Ilker Ayci declines Tata Group's offer to be CEO & MD of Air India: Sources

India TV News  

Highlights Ilker Ayci has declined the Tata Group’s offer to be the CEO and MD of Air India On February 14, Tata Sons had announced the appointment of Ayci RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch said government should not give clearance to Ayci's appointment Former Turkish Airlines chairman Ilker Ayci on Tuesday said he has declined the Tata Group's offer to be …

Jet Airways appoints Vipula Gunatilleka, ex-CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines, as Chief Financial Officer
2 years, 10 months ago

Jet Airways appoints Vipula Gunatilleka, ex-CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines, as Chief Financial Officer

Firstpost  

Gunatilleka is known for his astute knowledge in aircraft financing, strategic planning, cost-efficient business modelling and openness to adopt hybrid models to keep business costs low and efficient Mumbai: Jalan-Kalrock consortium-owned Jet Airways on Tuesday announced the appointment of former SriLankan Airlines’ CEO, Vipula Gunatilleka as the Chief Financial Officer. “He has been shortlisted after a rigorous process run by …

MHA to verify background of Air India's new CEO Ilker Ayci
2 years, 10 months ago

MHA to verify background of Air India's new CEO Ilker Ayci

India TV News  

Highlights Ilker Ayci, a Turkish citizen, has been appointed as the CEO and MD of Air India Background verification is routine procedure by the Ministry of Home Affairs The verification is done when a foreign national is appointed CEO of any Indian company The Ministry of Home Affair will verify the background of Air India's newly appointed CEO Ilker Ayci, …

Centre to carry out background check for Air India's new CEO. Here's why
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre to carry out background check for Air India's new CEO. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Home Affairs will "scrupulously" carry out a thorough background check of newly appointed CEO of Air India, Ilker Ayci, news agency PTI quoted official sources on Sunday. Tata Sons appointed Ilker Ayci as Chief executive officer and managing director of Air India. People familiar with the development told PTI that such background checks are carried out for …

Meet Ilker Ayci: Political science researcher who will pilot Air India
2 years, 10 months ago

Meet Ilker Ayci: Political science researcher who will pilot Air India

India Today  

Tata Sons on Monday said former chairman of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci has been appointed the CEO and MD of Air India. The Air India board met on Monday afternoon to consider the candidature of Ayci, with Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran as a special invitee, and approve his appointment, subject to requisite regulatory approvals, Tata Sons said in a …

Ilker Ayci appointed new Air India CEO and MD; Tata Group gives reigns to ex-Turkish Airlines chief
2 years, 10 months ago

Ilker Ayci appointed new Air India CEO and MD; Tata Group gives reigns to ex-Turkish Airlines chief

Firstpost  

The Air India board met on Monday afternoon to consider the candidature of Ayci and approved his appointment Mumbai: Tata Sons on Monday announced the appointment of former chairman of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci as the chief executive officer and managing director of Air India. The Air India board met this afternoon to consider the candidature of Ilker Ayci and …

Tatas appoint new CMD for Air India
2 years, 10 months ago

Tatas appoint new CMD for Air India

The Hindu  

Tata Sons has announced that Ilker Ayci has been appointed the CEO & MD of Air India. The Air India board met this afternoon to consider the candidature of Mr. Ayci. The board after due deliberations approved the appointment of Mr. Ayci as the CEO & MD of Air India. We are delighted to welcome Ilker to the Tata Group …

Tata Sons appoints Ilker Ayci as CEO, MD of Air India
2 years, 10 months ago

Tata Sons appoints Ilker Ayci as CEO, MD of Air India

India Today  

Tata Sons today appointed Ilker Ayci as Chief executive officer and Managing Director of Air India. The Air India board met on Monday afternoon to consider the candidature of Ilker Ayci. We are delighted to welcome Ilker to the Tata group where he would lead Air India into new era." The remaining debt and borrowings of Air India were transferred …

Air India Appoints Former Chairman of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci as CEO
2 years, 10 months ago

Air India Appoints Former Chairman of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci as CEO

News 18  

Former chairman of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci has been appointed Air India’s new CEO and MD, the erstwhile national carriers new owners the Tata Group announced on Monday. We are delighted to welcome Ilker to the Tata Group where he would lead Air India into the new era.” Ayci was born in Istanbul in 1971. Working closely with my colleagues …

Who is Ilker Ayci? All you need to know about new CEO & MD of Air India
2 years, 10 months ago

Who is Ilker Ayci? All you need to know about new CEO & MD of Air India

India TV News  

Highlights Ilker Ayci is the former chairman of Turkish Airlines He will assume his responsibilities on or before April 1, 2022 Tata Group last month took over Air India Tata Sons on Monday said former chairman of Turkish Airlines Ilker Ayci has been appointed the CEO and MD of Air India. "The board after due deliberations approved the appointment of …

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