Badr Mohammed Al Meer

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Badr Mohammed Al-Meer
CitizenshipQatar
EducationAmerican University of Beirut and University of Colorado
OccupationCEO of Qatar Airways
CEO of Qatar Airways
Assumed office
November 5, 2023
Preceded byAkbar Al Baker

Badr Mohammed Al Meer is the CEO of Qatar Airways serving since November 5, 2023. He was announced as the new CEO of the airline following the resignation of longtime CEO Akbar Al Baker after 27 years.[1] He previously served as chief operating officer of Hamad International Airport.[2] He is an engineer by training.[3]

Career[edit]

Before being selected as the new CEO of Qatar Airways, Al Meer was chief operating officer of Hamad International Airport which he joined in June 2014.[4] While at the airport, Al Meer was involved in efforts to implement a "smart airport" vision including usage of biometrics, robotics, and blockchain.[5][6][7] He was recognized as a top travel leader in the region during his tenure and the airport won awards from Skytrax.[8][9]

Prior to Hamad International Airport, Al Meer worked for nine years at the United Development Company, a major construction company in Qatar, including a stint as its acting CEO.[10][11] He also had a previous stint at Qatar Airways serving as senior vice president of the facilities management and capital projects divisions for the group.[12]

Education[edit]

Al Meer holds degrees in engineering from the American University of Beirut and the University of Colorado.[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mills, Andrew; Dahan, Maha El; Dahan, Maha El (2023-10-23). "Qatar Airways CEO to step down, be replaced by airport executive". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  2. ^ Tolba, Karim (October 25, 2023). "Profile: Meet Qatar Airways' new CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer". The Aviator.
  3. ^ "Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker steps down as Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer assumes leadership role". The Moodie Davitt Report. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  4. ^ Thomas, Geoffrey (2023-11-09). "New Qatar Airways Chief Promises New Era". Airline Ratings. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  5. ^ dranganathan (2019-05-27). "Hamad International Airport begins second Smart Airport phase". Airport Technology. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  6. ^ Ghee, Ryan (2017-10-03). "Hamad International Airport reveals biometrics, robotics, blockchain, AR and VR technology plans". Future Travel Experience. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  7. ^ Experience, Future Travel (2016-04-14). "Hamad International Airport outlines ambitious "smart airport" vision". Future Travel Experience. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  8. ^ Newspaper, The Peninsula (2023-05-13). "Three Qataris named among Forbes Middle East's top travel and tourism leaders". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  9. ^ Events, UKi Media & (2021-08-09). "Changi loses crown as best airport in the world". Passenger Terminal Today. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  10. ^ "UDC appoints acting CEO". www.tradearabia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  11. ^ "Badr Mohammed Al-Meer - The Business Year". thebusinessyear.com. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  12. ^ "New Qatar Airways Group CEO named | Times Aerospace". www.timesaerospace.aero. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  13. ^ Ignatius, Cynthia (2023-11-09). "Former COO Of Hamad International Airport Now Qatar Airways CEO - BusinessToday". www.businesstoday.com.my/. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
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