Air India Appoints Jayaraj Shanmugam as Head of Global Airport Operations
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Jayaraj Shanmugam appointed as Head of Global Airport Operations. |
| Experience | 25 years of experience in airlines, airports, and telecom industries. |
| Previous Roles | Worked with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Jet Airways. |
| Objective | Enhance Air India's airport operations and support the Vihaan.AI transformation journey. |
| Organizational Changes | Layoffs of over 180 non-flying employees as part of restructuring under Tata Group ownership. |
| Evaluation Process | Comprehensive 18-month evaluation, including voluntary retirement and reskilling opportunities. |
| Layoff Percentage | 1% of the employee base laid off due to inability to utilize offered opportunities. |
| Historical Background | Founded by JRD Tata in 1932, with a robust domestic and international flight network. |