Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of a new Group CEO, the airline has confirmed in a statement.
Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group chief executive – His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group chief executive effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as Group chief executive for Qatar Airways.
Under H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker’s leadership, Qatar Airways has grown to become one of the most recognisable and trusted brands globally, synonymous with customer service quality and the highest of standards. The national carrier of the State of Qatar has achieved an unprecedented seven-times win of the “World’s Best Airline” award, and its state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, which is under its management and operation, has also been recognised as the “World’s Best Airport”.
The Qatar Airways Group’s contribution to helping deliver the best ever FIFA World Cup showcased to the world its capability, commitment to excellence, and its passion for bringing the world together.
