RIYADH: Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has promoted Captain Waleed Al Alawi to CEO, Delmonpost reported.
Al Alawi started his journey in aviation in 1980 with Gulf Air, where he later progressed to training captain. He worked with Bahrain Royal Flight for 18 years and rejoined Gulf Air in 2017.
“We are delighted to make this announcement and proud to add that Captain Al Alawi is the First Gulf Air CEO to have started his career with Gulf Air as a Cadet Pilot and reached all the way to the helm of the company,” Minister of Industry and Commerce and Gulf Air Chairman Zayed Alzayani said.
“We are confident that his knowledge and experience will take the company to newer heights and wish him all the best in his new challenge,” he said.
Al Alawi said: “As the industry evolves through restructuring and digital transformation, and with all the developments the airline has been going through lately; Gulf Air is in a position to take the lead in today’s competitive travel market, and to reap the positive outcomes of its Boutique Strategy.”
Al Alawi received his Master’s Degree in Aviation Management from City University, UK in 2007.