Emirates Airline has appointed Sheikh Majid Al Mualla as divisional senior vice president (DSVP) Commercial Operations - Centre.

His geographical responsibilities now cover the Gulf, Middle East, Iran, as well as West Asia.

Previously, Sheikh Majid held the position of senior vice president, Commercial Operations (Gulf, Middle East & Iran).

Sheikh Majid joined Emirates as a management trainee in 1996 after graduation from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.

“The fact that he joined the company as a trainee and worked his way up through the ranks says a great deal about his commitment and ability,” said Thierry Antinori, Emirates executive vice president and chief commercial officer.

“Majid is a tremendous asset to the airline and has contributed a great deal to the business in his different roles over the years.”

Sheikh Majid’s current projects include overseeing the newly-launched Kabul route and the start of A380 services to Mauritius, effective December 16. – TradeArabia News Service