Qatar Airways CEO appointed Chairman of oneworld’s Governing Board
As chairman of the oneworld board of directors, Al Baker will oversee the governance of the alliance, chair the oneworld board meetings and work closely with oneworld CEO Rob Gurney and the alliance management team.
- Qatar Airways became a member of oneworld in October 2013
- Mr. Al Baker will succeed the current CEO of oneworld, Mr. Alan Joyce, Group CEO of the Qantas Group
- The Oneworld alliance continued its growth path in the last challenging times with two new members
The Board of Directors of the oneworld Global Airline Alliance has appointed Qatar Airways Group’s Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, as Chairman. Mr. Al Baker will succeed the current CEO of oneworld, Mr. Alan Joyce, Group CEO of the Qantas Group.
As chairman of the oneworld board of directors, Al Baker will oversee the governance of the alliance, chair the oneworld board meetings and work closely with oneworld CEO Rob Gurney and the alliance management team.
Qatar Airways Group’s CEO, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said, “As we emerge from one of the most difficult times in the global aviation industry, I am honored to be selected by my fellow board members as chairman of the board of directors for oneworld, an alliance , which has expanded since the advent of COVID-19, with two new members at Alaska Airlines and Royal Air Maroc.
“I am also proud to lead an alliance that has set the standard for innovation, safety and customer service throughout the pandemic. Many members, including Qatar Airways, have taken the lead in testing digital health passports. Qatar Airways has also improved bilateral relationships with other oneworld members over the past 18 months, further demonstrating the strength of partnerships between member airlines.
“The central role airlines and aviation play in the global economy has never been more evident than last year. Both passenger and freight operations took center stage and supported international efforts to protect lives and livelihoods. Together we have facilitated the mobilization of relief supplies, medical supplies and key workers, and I would like to thank all of the teams who have worked tirelessly at oneworld member airlines to support these efforts.
“I look forward to serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors and working with our alliance partners, oneworld CEO Rob Gurney, and the oneworld team to bring greater global connectivity, a seamless travel experience and more valuable loyalty offerings to our passengers.”
