Emirates Group readies for next growth phase with senior executive appointments

19 executives promoted, including 8 UAE nationals, demonstrating the bench strength of UAE talent and internally developed talent at the Emirates Group

6 women added to the Group’s senior executive ranks

Emirates Group has announced a slate of senior appointments as the organisation readies itself for its next phase of growth, promoting 19 executives including 8 UAE nationals, and 6 women.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group said: “Keeping pace with Dubai’s vision, the Emirates Group has also set clear and ambitious plans for its fleet, network, and business growth for the next 15 years. To effectively execute these plans, the Group is strengthening its executive bench, together with internal organisational alignment and enhancements. I am pleased to announce these senior appointments, all of whom are long-serving leaders within the organisation who continue to contribute to the growth and success of Emirates and dnata.”

The appointments, effective 1 March 2024 are:

Adel Al Redha Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer

Adnan Kazim Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer

Steve Allen Chief Executive Officer, dnata

Michael Doersam Chief Financial and Group Services Officer

Boutros Boutros Executive VP – Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand

Nabil Sultan Executive VP – Passenger Sales and Country Management

Oliver Grohmann Executive VP – Human Resources

Richard Jewsbury Executive VP – Corporate and Customer Experience Planning

Anand Lakshminarayanan Divisional Senior VP – Order Management and Revenue Optimisation

Amira Al Awadhi Senior VP – HR Operations and Systems

Amira Al Falasi Senior VP – Training and Development