Nikhil Ravishankar will take over as CEO in October. Photo: Supplied / Air NZ

Air New Zealand has appointed its new chief executive from within its own ranks.

It’s promoted the current chief digital officer, Nikhil Ravishankar, to replace Greg Foran who steps down in October after almost six years in the top job.

The airline’s chair, Dame Therese Walsh, says the appointment reflects the airline’s strong momentum and the emergence of a new generation of leadership.

Ravishankar has been with Air New Zealand for nearly five years and has been involved in strengthening its technology, loyalty and customer services.

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