Al-Saifi brings a wealth of experience, having led major infrastructure and economic strategy projects, as well as restructuring operating models to drive organizational transformation.
As part of C-suite appointments, the airline has named Capt. Ayman AlShammari as the Chief Operating Officer, and Paul Carroll as the Chief Commercial Officer.
As boards and CEOs in the Middle East increasingly focus on employee engagement amid these transformations, they can trust their CHROs to guide them through this critical shift.
When a CEO steps down, it’s not just a change in leadership—it’s a transition that ripples through the entire organisation, influencing its culture, goals, and future direction.
Without disclosing the violations committed by the former CEO, Al-Suwailem, the company dismissed him and hinted at potential legal proceedings, which Al-Suwailem in his lawsuit claimed were wrongful and lacked valid grounds.
"The workplace, especially in the GCC is undergoing significant transformation. The region's unique workforce mix makes HR very unique as well, and I believe it has a long journey ahead," underlines Dr Muhammad in this exclusive conversation with People Matters.