MUSCAT -Oman Air, the 100 per cent state-owned national carrier, has announced the appointment of Peter Hill as its new CEO.
“The board of directors found that Peter Hill possesses the right blend of seasoned leadership, strategic skills, international experience and airline knowledge required to navigate the company to meet the industry’s challenges and capitalise on its opportunities,” National Economy Minister and Chairman of the airline Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki said in a statement here.
Hill brings a ‘unique depth of experience’ to the position, having served in senior positions for several major international carriers, Macki added.
Hill noted that Oman Air had made significant progress during its short tenure as an airline, adding: “I am honoured to accept the challenge of leading this growing company into a future that holds great promise with a solid commercial strategy in place.”
Darwish bin Ismail Al Balushi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Finance, had been the acting CEO of the carrier since the sudden and untimely death of former CEO Ziad Al Haremi in April.
“The board of directors found that Peter Hill possesses the right blend of seasoned leadership, strategic skills, international experience and airline knowledge required to navigate the company to meet the industry’s challenges and capitalise on its opportunities,” National Economy Minister and Chairman of the airline Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki said in a statement here.
Hill brings a ‘unique depth of experience’ to the position, having served in senior positions for several major international carriers, Macki added.
Hill noted that Oman Air had made significant progress during its short tenure as an airline, adding: “I am honoured to accept the challenge of leading this growing company into a future that holds great promise with a solid commercial strategy in place.”
Darwish bin Ismail Al Balushi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Finance, had been the acting CEO of the carrier since the sudden and untimely death of former CEO Ziad Al Haremi in April.
Published on 7 July 2008 in
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