Qatar Airways Group has appointed Hamad Airport COO Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as group chief executive officer, succeeding Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer after just two years in the post.
In his role at Hamad International Airport, Al‑Khater was responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of airport operations, while leading its strategic direction, operational excellence, infrastructure expansion, and the continuous enhancement of passenger experience.
It comes at a time when Qatar Airways is increasing the number of flights, taking charge of new aircraft orders and works out what it can do through it’s a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia which has already enhanced VA’s ability to compete and expand its international flight offerings.
Virgin Australia significantly expanded its international offerings with the launch of inaugural Melbourne-Doha service, in partnership with Qatar Airways, which now operates four daily flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth to Doha.
Prior to his tenure at Hamad International Airport, Al-Khater held senior roles across QatarEnergy, driving business development, deal execution, and leading large-scale strategic and operational initiatives.
Qatar Airways Group Board of Directors chairman, His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, said: “Qatar Airways Group extends its appreciation to Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer for his service. As we welcome Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater, we look forward to building on the strong foundations and expansive global network of Qatar Airways, anchored by our exceptional team in Qatar and around the world.
“With this leadership transition, Qatar Airways Group reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class experiences, reliability, and innovation to travelers around the globe.”
