Captain Alfarajalla, Al Dhaheri and Al Mahmoud
Etihad appoints emiratis to key executive roles
ABU DHABI, December 16, 2015
UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has appointed three UAE nationals to key executive roles.
Captain Salah Alfarajalla, who has been with Etihad since 2007, became senior vice president - Security and National Pilot Development; Ghudayer Al Dhaheri, who joined the airline in 2013, became vice president - Corporate Security; and Sultan Mohamed Al Mahmoud joins the airline as vice president - Corporate Strategy.
Ray Gammell, Etihad's chief people and performance officer, said: “I am delighted to announce the new executive roles for Captain Salah and Ghudayer and to welcome Sultan to the Etihad Airways family.
"Their varied and extensive professional backgrounds reinforce and expand the impressive executive management expertise we have in our team.”
“Captain Salah’s tenure as Vice President Corporate Security and National Pilot Development - a position he has held since 2010 – has been highlighted by renewed strategic planning and insights," said Gammell.
"He has played a pivotal role in the successful development and efficiency of our aviation security systems and was the driving force behind the Etihad Airways Cadet Pilot Programme ensuring a continuous stream of qualified UAE national pilots to pursue rewarding careers at Etihad Airways,” he said.
In his new role, Captain Alfarajalla will be responsible for aviation and corporate security, and will continue to oversee the Etihad Airways’ cadet pilot programme.
Meanwhile, in his new role as vice president - Corporate Security, Al Dhaheri will report to Captain Alfarajalla and will provide strategic policy and management guidance for the implementation of protective and proactive security measures for staff, guests, facilities and other resources within the UAE and in other countries on the network.
“Ghudayer has indepth knowledge of the region’s security issues and has demonstrated commitment to the highest levels of security for our people, assets and guests. I am confident he will continue to spearhead efforts that strengthen and reinforce relevant corporate security solutions for Etihad Airways,” said Gammell.
Meanwhile, Al Mahmoud will be involved in developing and implementing short, medium and long-term strategies that will see Etihad further strengthen its position as key contributor to Abu Dhabi’s GDP and the UAE more broadly.
“With his experience and participation in board committees, Sultan will add an exciting dimension to our strategy team, especially as we continue to focus on improving our internal governance and strategic frameworks,” Gammel added. - TradeArabia News Service
