DUBAI – Emirates announced today that Sheikh Majid Al Mualla has been appointed Emirates Airline’s divisional senior vice president (DSVP) Commercial Operations – Center. His geographical responsibilities now cover the Gulf, Middle East, Iran, as well as West Asia.
Previously, Sheikh Majid held the position of senior vice president, commercial operations (Gulf, Middle East & Iran).
Sheikh Majid joined Emirates as a management trainee in 1996 after graduation from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.
Thierry Antinori, Emirates executive vice president and chief commercial officer, said: “The fact that he joined the company as a trainee and worked his way up through the ranks says a great deal about his commitment and ability.
“Majid is a tremendous asset to the airline and has contributed a great deal to the business in his different roles over the years.”
Sheikh Majid’s current projects include overseeing the newly-launched Kabul route and the start of A380 services to Mauritius, effective 16 December 2013.
The role of DSVP, Commercial Operations – Center is joined geographically by the DSVP Commercial Operations – West, Hubert Frach, and the DSVP Commercial Operations East, Barry Brown.
