Before taking the helm of Qatar Airways, Hamad Ali Al-Khater served as the Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport in Doha. He oversaw the expansion of infrastructure, operational excellence, and the quality of the passenger experience, all of which are directly transferable to the management of a global airline group. His previous experience at QatarEnergy, where he led development and gran projects
The board of directors of Qatar Airways presents this appointment as a continuity on solid foundations: the objective is to consolidate the company’s global network, to continue upgrading the passenger and cargo offerings, and to strengthen innovation, particularly in digitalization and sustainability. The group also emphasizes the stability of its hub-and-spoke model around Doha, which remains a major pivot for Africa-Asia, Europe-Asia, and Middle East-Americas flows.
For the logistics community, this change in direction will be closely monitored: Qatar Airways Cargo is among the key players on the major East-West and South-South corridors. Al-Khater’s choices regarding cargo fleet, schedules, alliances, and digital services could influence the competitiveness of many air freight solutions in the coming years.
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