Qatar Airways CEO, Dec. 7 -- State-owned Qatar Airways on Sunday said it has named Hamad al-Khater as the group's chief executive officer (CEO).

According to a press release on Sunday, Khater's appointment as Qatar Airways group CEO will be effective from December 7.

Hamad al-Khater will replace Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as the CEO, who had served in the role since October 2023. He had replaced Akbar Al Baker, one of the airline industry's most outspoken leaders, who retired after almost three decades of running the airline.

"Qatar Airways Group today announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, 7 December 2025. Mr. Al‑Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer,...