Qatar Airways names Hamad al-Khater as new CEO

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State-owned Qatar Airways has appointed Hamad al-Khater as the group’s chief executive officer, effective December 7, replacing Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, the airline announced on Sunday.

Al-Meer had taken over the role in October 2023 following the retirement of long-serving chief Akbar Al Baker, who led the carrier for nearly three decades and became one of the most influential figures in global aviation.

Hamad al-Khater previously served as chief operating officer at Hamad International Airport and has held senior positions at QatarEnergy, bringing cross-sector operational experience to the national carrier as it continues its global expansion and fleet modernisation plans.