Key management postings at Emirates

Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, recently announced new appointments to senior management roles within the organization, which mirror the company’s growth and expansion.
Adel Al-Redha has been named executive vice president (EVP) and chief operations officer, responsible for engineering, flight operations, service delivery and airport services.
Al-Redha has been with Emirates since 1988 and previously served as EVP engineering and operations, and has held several other roles within the organization.
Thierry Antinori is named EVP and chief commercial officer responsible for commercial operations, revenue optimization, Skywards, destination and leisure management and Emirates SkyCargo.
With more than 25 years in the aviation industry, he joined Emirates in 2011 as EVP, passenger sales worldwide.
Nabil Sultan, who has held numerous commercial roles in his 20 years with Emirates, has been appointed divisional senior vice president (DSVP), Emirates SkyCargo. He takes over from Ram Menen, who retired from Emirates in early June.
He previously served as DSVP for revenue optimization and distribution.
Richard Jewsbury assumes the role of DSVP revenue optimization and distribution after serving as SVP commercial, Europe & Russian Federation.
Adnan Kazim takes on the role of DSVP, planning, aero-political and industry affairs, a move from his role as DSVP planning and research.
Salem Obaidalla, formerly SVP Australasia assumes the role of SVP aero-political and industry affairs.
Hubert Frach, will assume the newly created role of DSVP, commercial operations west after serving as SVP global sales.
Barry Brown will assume the newly created role of DSVP commercial operations east, a move from his most recent role as VP, Australia.
Other appointments include Paul Starrs SVP, global sales; Ramesh Venkat SVP, revenue optimization, systems and procedures; and Will Lofberg VP, international, government and environment affairs.