Akbar Al Baker (born 1960 in Doha) is the CEO of Qatar Airways. He is responsible having led the airline into one of the fastest growing airlines in the world. Al-Baker also leads the development of the New Doha International Airport, opening in phases by 2011.
Al-Baker became Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways in 1997. Prior to his appointment he worked at the Civil Aviation Directorate of Qatar. He is also the former Chairman of the Qatar Tourism Authority. He is also CEO of several divisions of Qatar's national airline including Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways Holidays, Qatar Aviation Services, Qatar Duty Free Company, Doha International Airport, Internal Media Services, Qatar Distribution Company, Qatar Aircraft Catering Company and member of the Board of Governors of IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Al-Baker holds a degree in Economics and Commerce.
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