Akbar Al Baker was appointed as chief executive officer of Qatar Airways late in 1996. The following year, Qatar Airways has since then steadily expanded its route network and managed to fly to 60 destinations by the end of 2005. In the last six years, Al Baker has transformed Qatar Airways into a profitable group of companies that comprise of Qatar Airways Holidays, Qatar Aviation Services, Qatar Aircraft Catering Company, Doha International Airport, United Media International, Qatar Distribution Company and Qatar Duty Free Company. Al Baker is the CEO of these seven subsidiaries.
Furthermore, Al Baker is playing an influential role in the development of Doha’s new international airport, which will position Doha as a major regional aviation hub well into the future. Al Baker sits on the Government committee that is planning the new US$2.5bn airport, the first phase which will open in 2008. he is also a successful private businessman. Many aviation experts predict that Al Baker will rise high up our Power List in the next 12 months – watch out for a top 50 appearance next year!
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