Al-Khater joins from chief operating officer role at Hamad International Airport, bringing experience from QatarEnergy strategic initiatives
Qatar Airways Group has appointed Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as group chief executive to succeed Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer.
Al-Khater, who began his new role on 7 December, joined Qatar Airways Group from his role as chief operating officer at Hamad International Airport.
In that role, he was responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of airport operations, while leading its strategic direction, operational excellence, infrastructure expansion, and the continuous enhancement of passenger experience.
Prior to his tenure at Hamad International Airport, Al-Khater held senior roles across QatarEnergy, driving business development, deal execution, and leading large-scale strategic and operational initiatives.
Qatar Airways Group board of directors chairman, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, said: “Qatar Airways Group extends its appreciation to Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer for his service.
”As we welcome Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater, we look forward to building on the strong foundations and expansive global network of Qatar Airways, anchored by our exceptional team in Qatar and around the world.
”With this leadership transition, Qatar Airways Group reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class experiences, reliability, and innovation to travellers around the globe.”
Qatar Airways chief cargo officer Mark Drusch recently spoke to Air Cargo News about air cargo market growth in Southeast Asia and freighter capacity investment.
