Qatar Airways Group appoints Hamad Ali Al-Khater as new Group CEO

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 December 2025. He succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, marking a key leadership transition for one of the world’s most influential aviation groups.

Mr. Al-Khater joins the airline from Hamad International Airport, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and played a central role in strengthening operational reliability, safety, and long-term infrastructure development. His portfolio included steering the airport’s strategic direction and enhancing key touchpoints across the passenger journey, placing operational excellence at the core of its growth.

Before entering the aviation sector, he held senior roles at QatarEnergy, where he led business development initiatives, major strategic projects, and operational transformation programmes. His combined experience across infrastructure, operations, and strategy positions him to guide Qatar Airways Group through its next phase of network expansion and service innovation.

In a formal statement, Qatar Airways Group Board of Directors Chairman, His Excellency Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, said: “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.”

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For travel and aviation professionals, this appointment signals continuity in Qatar Airways’ focus on premium service delivery, operational resilience, and ambitious global positioning. The leadership transition comes at a time when the Gulf region continues to strengthen its influence on international aviation through network expansion, airport development, and strategic partnerships.

Qatar Airways Group’s new CEO steps into the role as the airline prepares for new market opportunities, enhanced digital capabilities, and growing competition across international hubs—reinforcing the company’s commitment to maintaining a leading position in global air transport.

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