Qatar Airways announced the appointment of Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer effective December 7, 2025, succeeding Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, as part of the company's plans to strengthen its executive path and its extensive global network.
Al-Khater comes to his new role from Hamad International Airport, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and helped ensure the safety and reliability of operations, develop infrastructure and improve the passenger experience. He previously held leadership positions at QatarEnergy focused on business development, corporate strategy and operational management. That is according to a post on the Qatar Airways website.
Qatar Airways Chairman Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi expressed the company's thanks to Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer for his period of service, welcoming Al-Khater to his new role and affirming the company's aim to build on the strong foundations laid by the company and its team in Qatar and abroad.
To view the post on the Qatar Airways website, click here.
