Etihad Airways Engineering appoints new CEO

Press release

Published September 7th, 2017 - 10:10 GMT

Etihad Airways

Etihad Aviation Group confirmed on Wednesday it has appointed Abdul Khaliq Saeed as the new chief executive officer of Etihad Airways Engineering. Saeed will replace Jeff Wilkinson who is leaving his post after 11 years with the company.

Saeed has more than 35 years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul industry, and joins Etihad Airways Engineering from Abu Dhabi-based Turbine Services & Solution where he has been chief executive officer since 2014.

He has also held senior positions with Mubadala Aerospace, Jet Airways, and Gulf Air.

Source: Gulf News

Background Information

Etihad Airways

As an airline, Etihad has come a long way in a short time – just like its home Abu Dhabi.

The airline was established by Royal (Emiri) Decree in July 2003 and is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi with a mandate to operate safely, commercially and profitably.