Hamad Al-Khater has joined Qatar Airways as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. He is succeeding Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.

Al-Khater brings a strong track record in aviation and operations to the role. He has served leadership roles at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, where he oversaw airport operations, infrastructure expansion and passenger-experience enhancements. He has also worked with QatarEnergy, QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company), Qatar Petroleum, and Shell.

“Qatar Airways Group extends its appreciation to Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer for his service. As we welcome Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater, we look forward to building on the strong foundations and expansive global network of Qatar Airways, anchored by our exceptional team in Qatar and around the world. With this leadership transition, Qatar Airways Group reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class experiences, reliability, and innovation to travellers around the globe,” highlighted His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatar Airways Group Board of Directors Chairman.