• Qatar Airways Group has appointed Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 December 2025, succeeding Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.
• Al-Khater previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, where he led operational strategy, infrastructure expansion, and passenger experience improvements. He also held senior roles at QatarEnergy, specialising in business development and strategic initiatives.
• The Group’s board expressed confidence in Al-Khater’s leadership to continue driving Qatar Airways’ global growth and service excellence.

Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. Al-Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.

Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. In that capacity, he oversaw the safety and reliability of airport operations, led strategic direction, championed operational excellence, guided major infrastructure expansion, and drove the continual enhancement of the passenger experience.

Before his tenure at Hamad International Airport, Al-Khater held senior positions at QatarEnergy, focusing on business development, deal execution, and the leadership of large-scale strategic and operational initiatives.

His Excellency Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Chairman of the Qatar Airways Group Board of Directors, 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, supported by our exceptional team in Qatar and across the world. With this leadership transition, Qatar Airways Group reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class experiences, reliability, and innovation to travellers globally.”