Qatar Airways Group Announces the Appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group CEO
- Joe Breitfeller
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Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.
On Sunday (December 7, 2025), Qatar Airways Group announced that appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Al‑Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer. He joins Qatar Airways Group from the award-winning Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, where he has served as Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he was responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of airport operations, while leading its strategic direction, operational excellence, infrastructure expansion, and the continuous enhancement of passenger experience. Prior to his tenure at DOH, Mr. Al-Khater held senior roles across QatarEnergy, driving business development, deal execution, and leading large-scale strategic and operational initiatives.
In Sunday’s announcement, Qatar Airways Group's Chairman of the Board, His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, said,
“Qatar Airways Group extends its appreciation to Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer for his service. As we welcome Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater, we look forward to building on the strong foundations and expansive global network of Qatar Airways, anchored by our exceptional team in Qatar and around the world. With this leadership transition, Qatar Airways Group reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class experiences, reliability, and innovation to travellers around the globe.”
Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through their Doha hub, Hamad International Airport (DOH). The airline won the ‘World’s Best Airline’ title for an unprecedented ninth time at the 2025 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organization, Skytrax.
Source: Qatar Airways