Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Qatar Airways Names Hamad al-Khater as New CEO
Qatar Airways has a new boss named Hamad al-Khater.
He starts his job on December 7, 2025.
He will replace Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.
The chairman of the board, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, is happy about this change.
Hamad used to work at the airport in Qatar.
The airline wants to keep being great and make travelers happy.
Hamad al-Khater appointed as the new CEO of Qatar Airways, effective December 7, 2025.
He replaces Badr Mohammed Al-Meer in the role.
Khater previously served as the chief operating officer at Hamad International Airport.
Qatar Airways Group Board of Directors Chairman Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi welcomed the appointment.
The airline aims to continue delivering world-class experiences and innovation under new leadership.
- Who
- Hamad al-Khater
- What
- Appointment as CEO of Qatar Airways
- When
- Effective from December 7, 2025
- Where
- Qatar
- Why
- To lead the airline and build on its global network
- New CEO
- Hamad al-Khater
- Previous CEO
- Badr Mohammed Al-Meer
- Effective Date
- December 7, 2025
- Current Role of New CEO
- Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport
- Board Chairman
- Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi