Air Cairo has announced the appointment of Hussein Sherif as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the company, succeeding Captain Ahmed Shanan, to whom the company extends its sincere thanks and appreciation for his efforts during the past period.
This is the second time Hussein Sherif has led the company, the first having been two years ago, before Captain Ahmed Shanan took up the post. The move aims to strengthen the company's expansion drive and develop an ambitious future vision that will lead Air Cairo towards higher levels of efficiency and leadership in the aviation sector.
Hussein Sherif Fahmy has extensive experience spanning more than 30 years in aviation, and his name has been associated with the biggest periods of development and growth at Air Cairo, as the company saw unprecedented expansion of its fleet and route network and improved operational and financial performance under his previous leadership, according to the official page of the company Air Cairo on Facebook.
Hussein Sherif previously worked at EgyptAir for more than 10 years, holding several positions including Director General of Overseas Offices and Vice President for Commercial Affairs.
It is worth noting that the global magazine Forbes selected Hussein Sherif for its list of the "Most Powerful Travel and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East" for 2023, which features 100 personalities including the most influential leaders in the region from hospitality, hotel and resort companies, airlines, airports and tourism bodies.
