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30 Mar

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to Retire Following French-Language Controversy

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Air Canada announced on Monday, March 30, 2026, that President and CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of this year. The decision follows a week of intense national backlash after Rousseau released an English-only video message of condolence following the fatal crash of Air Canada Express Flight 8646 at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22. The controversy was further fueled by the fact that the flight originated in Montreal and one of the two pilots killed, Captain Antoine Forest, was a francophone from Quebec. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who had…

09 Jul

Hardeep Singh Brar Appointed President & CEO of BMW Group India

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New Delhi,(Rajeev Sharma): In a major leadership move, BMW Group India has announced the appointment of Hardeep Singh Brar as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Brar will succeed Vikram Pawah, who will transition to lead BMW Group Australia & New Zealand.With a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years in the automotive industry, Hardeep Singh Brar brings a wealth of experience and strategic acumen to his new role. He has held key leadership positions across leading global automobile brands, including roles in sales, marketing, network development, and corporate strategy.Brar’s appointment marks a new chapter…