Qatar Airways CEO leaves his post

  Qatar Airways CEO leaves his post: Akbar Al Baker was associated with the airline for 27 years, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer will be the new CEO

     

                  Akbar Al Baker began its journey in 1996 with a fleet of only five aircraft.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has announced his resignation today, Monday (23 October). He was associated with Qatar Airways for the last 27 years. The airline has appointed engineer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as the new CEO of the company.

"After 27 years of service, I will be leaving Qatar Airways on November 5," Baker wrote in a letter to Qatar Airlines employees. We began our journey in 1996 with a fleet of just five aircraft, unwavering dedication and a passionate and loyal team.

Known as one of the industry's most outspoken and influential executives, Al Baker is credited with transforming Qatar Airways into one of the world's top airlines. However, he has not given the reason why he suddenly resigned

Operation on 160 destinations with 248 aircraft

The airline currently operates on 160 destinations across the world with 248 modern fuel efficient aircraft. Before being appointed as CEO of Qatar Airways in 1996, Baker worked in several government institutions

Qatar Airways is operating its flights on 160 destinations around the world.

                                  Baker also remained in controversies regarding his statements

Al Baker has often courted controversy for his outspoken views on the airline sector. In June, he told CNN that the industry's net zero target was a "PR exercise" and predicted the industry would miss it.

In 2018, Al Baker apologized for making sexual remarks at a meeting of the International Air Transport Association. Al Baker had said- 'Only one man should lead Middle East Airlines because it is a very challenging position.'

After the comments caused an uproar, Al Baker apologized in a statement, saying, 'I would be very pleased if I could help prepare a female candidate to be the next CEO of Qatar Airways.

In 2020 also the airline came into controversies. Several women were removed from a flight and stripped and searched after a baby was found abandoned in a toilet at Hamad International.

CEO Baker's India connection

CEO Baker also has deep ties with India. This veteran of the aviation industry did his schooling from St. Peter's School, Mumbai and obtained an MBA degree from Mumbai also. According to the company website, Baker has graduated in Economics and Commerce.