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Etihad appoints new head of IT business strategy and development

DUBAI — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the appointment of Khawla Salem Al Badi as the airline’s Head of Business Strategy Development in its Information Technology (IT) department.

Al Badi will be responsible for aligning the airline’s IT strategic work programme with its business strategy in areas relating to pricing, crew planning, flight operations, inflight catering and business intelligence. She holds a Masters Degree in Business and Management and a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences.

Al Badi has over 15 years’ experience in the field of IT, having worked with various multinational organisations within the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and the UAE. She joins Etihad from Mashreq Bank where she held the position of Assistant Vice President of Treasury and Capital Market Business Development.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am delighted to welcome Khawla to this position and to our airline. Khawla brings a vast amount of experience and expertise to the role, which will benefit both the Information Technology area and our airline as a whole. 
— business@khaleejtimes.com