Emirates Strengthens Commercial Team with New Leadership for Ghana and Key Markets Across Africa and the Middle East

Emirates has announced several appointments across its commercial team in the Middle East and Africa, including the appointment of a new Country Manager for Ghana. These changes are aimed at strengthening the airline’s operations and supporting its long-term strategic initiatives. 

 These new appointments will enable experienced outstation managers to enhance Emirates’ operations in their respective markets by bringing their expertise during a pivotal period of growth and expansion for the airline.  

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “Our commercial managers have been critical to Emirates’ success in global markets, and the new appointments reflect our confidence in their ability to continue to elevate our brand and deliver for our customers. I wish the commercial managers all the success in their new roles and have full confidence in their ability to further thrive as Emirates’ ambassadors in our outstations.”

From 1 October 2024, the following key appointments will come into effect:

• Saood Al Aqili: Formerly District Manager in Dhahran and KSA Eastern Province, has been appointed Country Manager Ghana.
• Cathrine Wesley: Former Country Manager for Ghana and Ivory Coast, will take on the role of Manager Algeria.
• Abdulla Adnan: Formerly Manager Tanzania, will become Manager Morocco.
• Fahad Al Hassawi: Formerly Manager Oman, will become District Manager Dhahran and KSA Eastern Province.
• Khalfan Al Salami: Formerly Manager Morocco, will become Manager Kuwait and Iraq.
• Omar Alhemeiri: Formerly Manager Algeria, will become Manager Tanzania.

Additionally, Khalid Al Zarooni, previously Manager for Kuwait and Iraq, has been promoted to Emirates’ Vice President for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.