Qatar Airways Group CEO elected member of the IATA Board of Governors and Arab Air Carriers Organization

Published: Wednesday, January 3, 2024

DOHA, Qatar— Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer was recently elected to the International Air Transport Association’s Board of Governors and a Member of the Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO).

Representing some 320 airlines or 83% of total air traffic, IATA’s mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry where it advocates for the interests of airlines across the globe.

AACO, on the other hand, is the regional association of the Arab Airlines representing 34 carriers with a mission to promote cooperation amongst its members in many areas such as aero-political affairs, environmental sustainability and training through its regional training centre.

With a strong aviation background, Engr. Badr Al-Meer will be able to support the associations in shaping the future growth of safe, secure, and sustainable air transport, working with members to connect and enrich our world through air travel.

Engr. Badr Al-Meer became GCEO of Qatar Airways on 5 November 2023 following more than 10 years as the Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport.

From 2018 to 2020, Engr. Badr Al-Meer was a Board Director of the Airports Council International in the Asia/Pacific Region, where his expertise contributed to Future Airport Development and Airport Sustainability.

His leadership was pivotal in Hamad International Airport receiving several industry accolades including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airport in the World’ in 2021 and 2022, a testament to the capability and dedication of the entire organization.

Engr. Badr Al-Meer has built an outstanding track record in construction, and large-scale project development. In his new role as Group CEO, Engr. Badr Al-Meer’s experience in delivering successful outcomes in aviation and project management positions him uniquely to lead Qatar Airways Group’s exciting new era that will see innovation cultivate a unified and motivated workforce.