Musdalifa Abdullah joins dnata Singapore as MD

dnata Singapore has announced the appointment of Musdalifa Abdullah as the company’s managing director for Singapore.

In his role, Musdalifa will oversee dnata’s ground handling, cargo and catering operations at Changi Airport in Singapore. He will manage a team of 1,800 employees, ensuring world-class services and safety for over 40 airline customers.

Stewart Angus, dnata’s divisional senior vice president for airport operations, said: “I’m pleased to announce that Musdalifa will lead our Singapore team. I’m confident that our partners and colleagues will all benefit from Musdalifa’s customer-oriented approach and extensive experience in the aviation industry. Our Singapore business will be in good hands.”

A Singapore national, Abdullah joined dnata in 2017. As chief financial officer for dnata’s Asia Pacific Region, he has played an important role in the transformation and innovative development of dnata Singapore in the last few years. Before joining dnata, Abdullah held several senior positions within the aviation industry in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. Abdullah’s appointment is effective immediately.