SriLankan Airlines has appointed Vipul Misra as Acting Chief Executive Officer effective September 9, drawing on his extensive aviation industry background across multiple carriers.
SriLankan Airlines announced the appointment of Vipul Misra as Acting Chief Executive Officer, with the role taking effect from September 9, 2026. According to the airline's spokesman Deepal Perera, Misra previously served as Head of Engineering at SriLankan Airlines before his elevation to the top position.
Misra brings over two decades of experience in aircraft engineering and aviation leadership. His career spans multiple major commercial airlines, including Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air Deccan. The airline emphasized that his exposure to legacy carriers, full-service airlines, and low-cost operators positions him to provide technical and operational guidance during the interim period.
The appointment comes as SriLankan Airlines works to enhance operational performance and secure long-term sustainability. The national carrier did not specify the duration of the acting appointment or the process for identifying a permanent successor.