Dubai’s Emirates announces changes to commercial team across Middle East, Europe, other regions

Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial team in the Middle East, Far East, West Asia and Europe.

The appointments aim to support the airline’s efforts in rebuilding its global network amidst rising travel demand and the easing of restrictions, the carrier said in a statement.

A total of 11 Emiratis will be positioned in vital markets where they will lead the airline’s commercial operations. The new appointees will also be responsible for strengthening the airline’s partnerships and footprint in assigned markets.

Adnan Kazim, chief commercial officer at Emirates, said: “As we accelerate our operations recovery and channel our collective energies towards rebuilding the aviation ecosystem, it’s imperative that we create opportunities for our talented managers to utilise their capabilities, experiences and leadership skills to the fullest.”

Effective November 1, the following changes will occur in the Emirates’ commercial team:

Thani Al Ansari: currently manager Kuwait and Iraq, will become manager Ireland
Khalid Al Zarooni: currently manager Greece and Albania, will become manager Kuwait and Iraq
Ibrahim Ghanim: currently manager Egypt and Libya, will become manager Greece and Albania
Abdalla Al Zamani: currently manager Indonesia, will become manager Egypt and Libya
Mohammad Al Attar: currently manager Malaysia, will become manager Indonesia
Saeed Mubarak: currently manager Tunis, will become manager Malaysia
Almurr Al Marri: currently commercial support manager in India, will become manager Tunis
Mohammed Alwahedi: currently manager Vietnam, will become manager Thailand
Marwan Al Marri: currently district manager Riyadh, will become manager Vietnam
Wahid Albalooshi: currently regional manager Pakistan, will become district manager Riyadh
Salem Al Mana: currently commercial support manager in Indonesia, will become regional manager Pakistan
Vikram Arora: currently country manager in Afghanistan, will become commercial business analysis manager, based in Dubai

Emirates had announced several commercial leadership movements across West Asia, Africa, the GCC, and Central Asia regions in August last year.

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The carrier had also announced new executive leadership appointments for its operational, commercial and international affairs functions back in 2019.

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