Manama, Bahrain: Gulf Air, the national carrier for the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sultanate of Oman and United Arab Emirates has announced the appointment of Ali Qannati…
Manama, Bahrain: Gulf Air, the national carrier for the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sultanate of Oman and United Arab Emirates has announced the appointment of Ali Qannati as Regional General Manager, Asia and Pacific region.
The market in the Asia and Pacific region is undergoing significant change with the entry of several low cost entrants. In this climate careful market segmentation and excellent customer relationship management will be important in distinguishing Gulf Air from its competitors, said John Butler, Vice President Marketing and Sales. “Ali’s appointment will ensure that our vision of excellent customer service is implemented across the various regions in which we operate. The appointment also reflects careful consideration of the respective regions and the specific requirements of their customers.”
Ali Qannati was formerly the Sales Development Manager for the Gulf, and has held numerous senior sales positions over the last 22 years. He has an excellent track record of developing people though his experience in leadership and business administration, and has been very successful in driving profitability and load factors for Gulf Air in key markets.
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