Changes in the Federation's organizational structure in response to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic

Today, Etihad announced its new organizational structure, which will contribute to consolidating the company's position to be more able to fulfill its obligations and responsibilities, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and to face the challenges posed by the global recession that has affected the aviation sector.

As part of the restructuring, the airline will continue its transformation into a medium-sized carrier with integrated services, focusing on its wide-body fleet of aircraft, with a smaller organizational structure, more horizontal and less hierarchical, measurable and adaptable to support the desired organic growth, with the return of air traffic around the world To the same.

With the implementation of the new structure, the airline will strengthen its focus on its core proposition of safety, security and service, and to continue building on the Etihad Health and Safety Program, the health program that is primarily concerned with hygiene and prevention, in addition to focusing on innovation and sustainability, those priorities that are fundamental and fundamental to the future of the airline.

In this regard, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group, Tony Douglas, said: “After the company's strong performance in the first quarter of the year, which is considered the best ever, none of us could have predicted what events will turn out to be, nor the great challenges that imposed themselves. For the remainder of this year, I am very proud of the way in which the Group Leadership Team has led the business alongside all members of the Etihad Airways family from the start of the Covid-19 crisis until today, and I would like to express my deepest gratitude to each member of the team. To prove, time after time, our ability to adapt under conditions that exceeded all expectations. "

He added, "As a responsible business company, we will not be able to continue the process of gradual adjustment to a labor market that we clearly see has changed over the foreseeable future. Therefore, decisive and decisive measures must be taken to control our business and consolidate the company's position as a medium-sized air carrier." The operational process is the first step for change in this direction, as the senior management team and the organizational structure of the company will be reconfigured to allow us to continue to perform our responsibilities, fulfill our obligations, and contribute to the development process of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The new operating model will result in a number of changes at the level of the executive management team in the direction of enhancing the flow of the organizational structure.

In this context, Robin Kamark, the Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, decided to step down from his post. Following his departure, the business units under the Commercial Affairs wing will be separated and transferred under the leadership of Muhammad Abdullah Al-Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer, and Adam Boukadida, President Chief Financial Officer, Terry Daly, who will be CEO of Guest Experience, Branding and Marketing.

In addition to his existing responsibilities, Al Blocky will be responsible for network planning, sales, revenue management, shipping and logistics, business strategy planning, and alliances.

Duncan Burrow, Senior Vice President Sales and Distribution, has decided to leave the union, and Martin Drew, who reports directly to the Blocky, will take over the Dunkin Portfolio in addition to his current responsibilities as Managing Director of Shipping and Logistics.

As part of his new role, Terry Daly will lead the Marketing, Branding and Partnerships division, and the Etihad Guest program, the airline's loyalty program, while continuing to oversee the customer experience and service delivery division.

With the CEO of Business Transformation Affairs leaving his position, Akram Alami, the responsibilities of the Procurement and Supply Chain Department and the Business Transfer Office will be transferred to Adam Boukadida's leadership.

Boukadida will also be responsible for the Analysis Department, formerly under the Commercial Affairs wing.

New assignments will be added to the portfolio of Ibrahim Hassan Nasser, Chief Executive Officer of Human Resources and Organizational Development, as he will be responsible for the Asset Management Department.

Finally, General Counsel Henning Zurhausen will assume additional duties after Moataz Saleh leaves the position of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer.

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