QATAR. Qatar Airways Group today named Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer in the role.
Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he was 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 enhancing the passenger experience.
Al-Khater previously held senior roles across QatarEnergy, driving business development, deal execution and leading large-scale strategic and operational initiatives.
Qatar Airways Group Board of Directors Chairman, His Excellency 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, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free will host The Trinity Forum, the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference, on 5-6 February 2026 in Doha.
