Ethiopian Airlines picks new CEO to replace Tewolde Gebremariam

An Ethiopian Airlines plane. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Africa’s largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines has appointed a new chief executive to replace long-serving Tewolde Gebremariam, who resigned on Wednesday for medical reasons.

The State-owned airline announced Thursday Mesfin Tasew Bekele, its former chief operating officer (COO), will take over the reins.