Gulf Air names two Bahrainis in Executive Roles

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Gulf Air yesterday announced naming two Bahrainis in executive and management roles in line with its commitment to invest in the Bahraini workforce.

Adnan Hashim is the new Chief Financial Officer, and Jamal AlKuwaiti the Director of Human Resources.

Adnan Hashim brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the banking and finance industry.

He was the Chief Financial Officer of Aluminium Bahrain, and before that held the same role at NCB Capital.

Hashim sat on numerous boards, executive committees, audit committees and compensation and governance committees of various financial institutions.

He was also the Chairman of ACCA Members’ Advisory Committee, Bahrain. Jamal AlKuwaiti has more than two decades of working experience, of which 15 years were in the human resources management field.

He brings to Gulf Air diverse professional human resources experience from government, semi-government and private sectors, including Aluminium Bahrain and Azadea retail group.

Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Captain Waleed AlAlawi, said: “At Gulf Air, we are committed to hiring the best Bahraini talents with rich experience into the executive management team. Bahrain is known for its highly educated and experienced pool of talents, and Gulf Air will always prioritise Bahrainis for job opportunities whether in executive roles or at entry levels”.

He added: “I welcome Hashim and AlKuwaiti to the Gulf Air family, and I am sure they will be up for the challenge in working for a global and multinational airline with such legacy and heritage”.