Nikhil Ravishankar
Nikhil Ravishankar is the Chief Digital Officer at Air New Zealand, where he plays a pivotal role in enhancing the airline's digital transformation efforts, particularly in supply chain management. He emphasized the importance of utilizing innovative technologies, such as a robot-tethered drone, to streamline operations and improve efficiency in the wake of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar last week told the Herald the airline was shifting to scenario planning as part of the reset.
Air New Zealand forecast to lose $125m this financial year as costs surge, analyst warns
New Zealand· 2026-03-03
Nikhil Ravishankar, the chief executive of Air NZ, mentioned they are working towards getting grounded aircraft back up and running.
Could there be more happening behind the scenes at Air New Zealand? Seymour thinks so – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-02-27
Chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar told the Herald the airline was planning for multiple scenarios and could not rule out layoffs during its comprehensive 'reset'.
Air New Zealand political drama: Airports support ‘reset’ after $40m lossNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
Ravishankar committed to improving the travel experience for customers in response to Saunders' complaint.
Woman wheeled off Air NZ plane with swollen legs after Skycouch seat cancelled, CEO apologisesNew Zealand· 2025-12-24
Nikhil Ravishankar started as Air New Zealand’s new chief executive.
Airlines say food waste is excessive, want to cut use of plastic; Air NZ and EVA Air first carriers to get new sustainable ratingNew Zealand· 2025-10-21
Nikhil Ravishankar, Air New Zealand’s incoming chief executive, welcomed the partnership.
Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing serviceNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Nikhil Ravishankar is the next chief executive currently serving as chief digital officer.
Air NZ shake-up: Harvard graduate leaves, Qantas exec returns to NZ, former TVNZ leader in new customer/digital roleNew Zealand· 2025-09-22
Nikhil Ravishankar is considered a good choice for the CEO position at Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand: Rassismus beim Führungswechsel - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2025-08-10
Current chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar appointed as his successor.
Synlait Milk and Mainfreight take hit, pulling NZ sharemarket down – Market closeNew Zealand· 2025-07-30
Nikhil Ravishankar has been appointed as the next CEO of Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand appoints Nikhil Ravishankar as next CEONew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Nikhil Ravishankar has the inside running to replace the outgoing Greg Foran as chief executive of Air NZ.
Air NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Air New Zealand chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar discussed the challenges of managing the supply chain post-Covid.
Air New Zealand gets robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse projectNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
