Etihad names UK defence official Tony Douglas CEO
Abu Dhabi : Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad yesterday appointed a senior British defence official who once ran the emirate’s airports as its next chief executive, as it looks to staunch heavy losses.
Tony Douglas will join Etihad, which lost $1.87 billion last year, in January from the British defence ministry where he oversees equipment procurement and training for the army.
He has previously held senior positions in the UAE, most notably as CEO of both Abu Dhabi Airports and Abu Dhabi Ports.
“We are delighted to have Tony return to Abu Dhabi to lead Etihad,” said Mohamed al-Mazrouei, chairman of Etihad Aviation Group.
“He has guided the transformation of large organisations in the UAE and the UK, and he understands the UAE and the region. He is also deeply knowledgeable about commercial aviation and keenly familiar with Etihad’s challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing industry.”
Douglas’s predecessor, Australian James Hogan, stepped down in January after piloting the Gulf airline through more than 10 largely lucrative years.
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