Senjam Raj Sekhar joins Air India as Global head of comms; Partha Ghosh named CEO Advisor

Air India Limited has appointed Senjam Raj Sekhar as its Global Head of Communications. Sekhar announced his appointment on LinkedIn, describing, “Air India is more than just the flag carrier of the country. It is an enduring emblem of India’s glorious aviation heritage. Now, under the stewardship of the Tata Group, the airline is embarking on a transformative journey honouring its rich roots while evolving into a world-class global airline with an Indian heart.”

He added, “Stepping into this role at such a defining juncture in Air India's transformation is an honour and a responsibility that I value deeply. I look forward to working with the exceptional communications team to tell the Air India story as it charts its path to rank among the world's finest carriers.”

Sekhar brings with him over two decades of experience in corporate communications and brand leadership. Prior to this appointment, he served as Head – Global Communications at MPL for five years. Over the course of his career, he has held key communications roles at organizations including Flipkart, Vedanta Resources Limited, Bharti Enterprises, and Samsung, among others.

The appointment comes alongside a leadership transition within the communications function. Partha Ghosh, who was previously Global - Head of Communications at Air India, has been promoted to Advisor to the CEO. In his new role, Ghosh will report to Campbell Wilson and continue to support the airline’s transformation efforts.

“I’m happy to share that I am moving into a new role as Advisor to the CEO. I will be reporting to Campbell Wilson and I look forward to working with him as Air India continues its transformation journey. My best wishes to the new Corp Comms head, Senjam Raj Sekhar, and the team, as they shape the next chapter under his leadership,” Ghosh stated.