Akbar Al Baker steps down after 27 years of service
Qatar Airways Group has confirmed that after 27 years of remarkable service, Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as the new Group Chief Executive for the national carrier, according to an official press communique.
Under Akbar Al Baker leadership, Qatar Airways has grown to become one of the most recognisable and trusted brands globally, synonymous with customer service quality and the highest of standards.
The National Carrier of the State of Qatar achieved an unprecedented seven-time winner of the ‘World Best Airline’ Award and its state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, which is under its management and operation, has also been recognised as the World Best Airport, the press note indicated.
The Qatar Airways Group’s contribution to helping deliver the best FIFA World Cup 2022 showcased to the world its capability, commitment to excellence and its passion for bringing the world together, the press statement concluded.
