Emirates makes key appointments across the Middle East and Africa

The airline said the rotation will enable seasoned outstation managers, including six UAE Nationals, to further enhance Emirates’ commercial capabilities in their respective markets by bringing in their expertise during a pivotal period of growth and expansion for the airline. 

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ deputy President and chief commercial officer said: “Our long-serving commercial managers have played integral roles in Emirates’ global operations over the years, and today’s appointments demonstrate our confidence in their continued contributions to strengthen our business across the GCC and Africa.”

From1 October, the following commercial managers will assume these roles:

Abdulla Adnan: Formerly Manager Tanzania, will become Manager Morocco

Cathrine Wesley: Formerly country manager Ghana and Ivory Coast, will become manager Algeria

Fahad Al Hassawi: Formerly manager Oman, will become district manager Dharan and KSA Eastern Province

Khalfan Al Salami: Formerly manager Morocco, will become manager Kuwait and Iraq

Omar Alhemeiri: Formerly manager Algeria, will become manager Tanzania

Saood Al Aqili: Formerly district manager Dharan and KSA Eastern Province, will become country manager Ghana

The airline has also promoted Khalid Al Zarooni, currently manager Kuwait and Iraq, to Emirates’ vice president, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.