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Singla’s signal boost as he steps up as ICCO Nextgen global co-chair
MUMBAI: From ESG charts to PR smarts, Aditya Vasan Singla is making waves worldwide. Aditya Vasan Singla, principal at Astrum, has been appointed co-chair of the 2025 ICCO Nextgen Board, a dynamic initiative by the International Communications Consultancy Organisation to empower young communications professionals and future-proof the industry. The announcement was made on 12 March 2025, marking a new milestone in Singla’s global leadership journey in strategic communications.
Joining forces with Karishma Hingorani (Middle East Public Relations Association – MEPRA), Singla will lead the diverse and global Nextgen board. The newly formed cohort includes Srishti Sharma (India), Rumyana Tancheva (Bulgaria), and Zahra Zakriya (UAE), reflecting ICCO’s strong focus on cross-border collaboration and peer innovation.
” I feel privileged to be offered this opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds across the globe to aid the development of the NextGen talent and best practices for the global public relations industry. I believe it is crucial for us to collaborate and co-create solutions that push our industry forward, ensuring we are future ready and resilient.” said ICCO Nextgen Board co-chair Aditya Vasan Singla.
Astrum founding managing partner Ashwani Singla. “ICCO’s focus on the Nextgen talent is a step in the right direction to fuel excellence and attract the brightest minds as practitioners of strategic communications. I am delighted that Aditya is contributing to advance this laudable objective.”
The ICCO Nextgen Group is designed to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent through research, knowledge-sharing, and real-world initiatives. As part of ICCO’s broader strategy, the board brings together emerging PR leaders to foster innovation and industry relevance in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Singla brings with him nearly a decade of experience in ESG and strategic communications. His resume spans major consultancies including PwC and ERM, where he steered multidisciplinary teams working with transnational giants across diverse sectors. His career kick-started in the Office of Cabinet Minister Piyush Goyal, where he was entrusted with political communications and policy research.
An alumnus of the London School of Economics (MSc in Environmental Economics) and Aberdeen University (MA in Economics and Geography), Singla also happens to be a seasoned global traveller, making his perspective even more globally nuanced—a perfect fit for the ICCO NextGen board’s international ambitions.
As the communications industry grapples with the demands of AI, authenticity, and shifting audience behaviours, ICCO’s move to place emerging leaders like Singla at the helm is a smart play because the future of PR isn’t just about messaging, it’s about mentorship, mission and momentum.
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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns ahead of term: Reports
Tata Group begins leadership transition amid crisis and ongoing turnaround push
NEW DELHI: According to media reports, Air India chief executive officer and managing director Campbell Wilson has resigned from his position, stepping down more than a year before the end of his term.
Reports indicate that the airline’s board approved his resignation last week, although Wilson is expected to remain in his role during the notice period until a successor is appointed. The airline has not yet issued an official statement.
Wilson, who took charge in 2022 following the acquisition of Air India by the Tata Group, was on a five-year contract set to run until July 2027. His early exit comes at a critical time as the carrier continues to work through operational and financial challenges.
The reported resignation follows a turbulent phase for the airline, including the fallout from the Ahmedabad plane crash and increased regulatory scrutiny. Rising fuel costs, aircraft delivery delays, and the complexities of post-privatisation integration have also weighed on performance.
Before joining Air India, Wilson served as chief executive of Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, where he built a reputation for scaling operations efficiently. His appointment at Air India was seen as a key part of the Tata Group’s revival strategy.
The search for a new chief executive has reportedly been underway since last year, though there is no clarity yet on a replacement.
The development comes amid wider leadership shifts in the aviation sector. Rival IndiGo has named William Walsh, former head of the International Air Transport Association, as its incoming CEO.
For Air India, the focus now turns to ensuring continuity while sustaining its turnaround momentum. With a leadership change on the horizon, the airline’s next chapter will likely depend on both steady execution and a smooth handover at the top.
