Jazeera Airways instals executive-level management to spearhead a period of prosperous expansion.
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways Announces New Leadership for a Growth-Fueled Future
Fanfare abounds as Jazeera Airways, at the helm as the foremost low-cost carrier in Kuwait, is thrilled to herald three significant appointments to its C-suite in pursuit of a tantalizing era of expansion. Here's the scoop:
Captain Ayman Alshammari, the New COO
Capt. Ayman, who previously graced the halls of Jazeera as VP of Flight Operations, brings over three decades of aviation leadership under his wing. He has dabbled in roles at Kuwait's DGCA and Kuwait Airways, and boasts expertise in areas like training, safety, and regulatory oversight. His trophy shelf includes an IATA Airlines Operations Diploma, as well as certifications from Cranfield University. Ever since joining Jazeera in 2018, Capt. Ayman has proved pivotal in elevating flight operations, crew training, and operational excellence. Now, as COO, he's taking the reigns to steer our operational scale-up, encompassing the growth of the fleet and network expansion.[1][2][3][4]
Ginny Sethi, Stepping into the Role of CPO
Ginny's been with Jazeera since 2018, and her efforts have been instrumental in refashioning the company culture and ensuring people strategies align with business objectives. With an impressive 24-year global HR experience under her belt, Ginny sports credentials such as FCIPD, PMP™, GPHR®, SPHRi™, and SHRM-SCP. In her new role, Ginny's governance will continue to be instrumental in cultivating an inclusive, prosperous work environment.[1][3][4]
Paul Carroll Steps on Board as CCO
Joining us from the AirAsia Group, our new CCO, Mr. Paul Carroll, boasts 20 years of aviation prowess spanning revenue management, ancillary revenue, network planning, marketing, and regulatory affairs. His expertise covers the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and European territories. As our CCO, Paul leads Jazeera in its expansion and commercial innovation, chasing plans to augment the fleet, network, and capacity. He'll also fortify our digital and e-commerce presence while improving ancillary services.[1][3][4]
Barathan Pasupathi, our CEO, expressed his delight, welcoming Paul to the Jazeera family. He pegged Paul's extensive expertise and inventive mind as key to driving our commercial strategy and shaping the future of customer experience through stellar digital and direct channels. Capt. Ayman and Ginny's appointments, Barathan stated, signified a transformative chapter for Jazeera as we unlock even more growth potential in the region.[1][3]
Ginny echoed these sentiments, honored to take the helm as CPO at Jazeera Airways. She looked forward to continuing her journey with this fantastic team, developing innovative solutions that boost employee morale and strengthen our culture. Our people, she underlined, are the driving force behind everything we at Jazeera do, and she is deeply committed to fostering an environment where our team members thrive.[1][3]
Capt. Ayman shared his enthusiasm, relishing the prospect of leading Jazeera during such an exhilarating time. As we expand into new markets, he pledged to prioritize operational excellence, maintain supreme safety standards, and drive efficiencies across the board.[1][3]
In the words of Barathan, our leadership restructure underscores our commitment towards strategic transformation, centering on an enhanced passenger experience, customer service, and ongoing digital advancement.[1][3] In pursuit of this dream, we've ordered 26 new Airbus aircraft, including 18 A320s and 8 A321s, and are expanding into new markets while accelerating our commercial and e-commerce strategy. With this growth comes increased complexity, making it essential to build a robust leadership team to navigate the expanding fleet and markets.[1][3]
Barathan also announced our plans to generate around 1,000 new roles at Jazeera and around 5,000 indirect roles in Kuwait over the next five years, aligning with national employment goals while elevating our operational capabilities and building technical capacity and skillsets in Kuwait.[1][3]
With more than 60 destinations serviced across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, our focus is on bracing ourselves for expansion and digital transformation in the years to come.[1][3] Here's to an exciting journey ahead!
Footnotes
[1] https://www.arabianbusiness.com/opinion/449074-jazeera-airways-and-its-bold-aspirations
[2] https://www.buisness24.ae/sectors/travel-tourism/jazeera-airways-appoints-paul-carroll-as-chief-commercial-officer-442670
[3] https://www.traveldailynews.asia/post/jazeera-appoints-new-leadership-team
[4] https://www.AMEinfo.com/mergers-acquisitions/jazeera-airways-appoints-a-new-cpo-and-international-ceo-barathan-pasupathi-131332/
- The new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Captain Ayman Alshammari, brings a diverse background in aviation leadership and technology, having worked at Kuwait's DGCA and Kuwait Airways, and holding certifications from Cranfield University.
- As part of Jazeera Airways' growth strategy, Paul Carroll, the newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will leverage his extensive experience in business, revenue management, and technology to drive expansion, fleet augmentation, network, and digital advancements.
