Jazeera Airways eyes further expansion with new staff appointments
New Chief Commercial Officer and Vice President of Human Resources bring global airline expertise
Kuwait and Dubai based low fares airline Jazeera Airways (KSE: Jazeera, Bloomberg: Jazeera KK, Reuters: JAZK.KW) announced today that it has strengthened its management team with the appointment of two new senior officials, in-line with the airline’s expansion plans.
Steven Greenway joins as Chief Commercial Officer following more than ten years of comprehensive experience in the airline industry in Europe and Australia; and John Turnipseed, Vice President of Human Resources, joins the airline with more than 23 years of experience in the airline industry, having led a number of airline H.R. departments across the U.S.
In his role as Chief Commercial Officer, Steven will be leading Jazeera Airways’ commercial team, overseeing the expansion and development of the network including the launch of many new destinations as Jazeera grows its fleet during 2009 by 25% to 10 aircraft. He has previously worked for Sky Europe Airlines, Virgin Blue, OAG Worldwide, Virgin Atlantic, and Qantas Airways.
John will be leading the H.R team as Jazeera seeks to establish itself as the leading airline to work for in the Middle East. During his career, John worked for eleven years at America’s leading low-fares airline - Southwest Airlines, where he was responsible for all aspects of employee relations. Throughout his career, John has successfully led H.R. departments for five airlines.
Speaking on the appointments, Jazeera Airways’ Chairman and CEO Marwan Boodai said; “The success of our airline relies on a team of professional individuals that have the knowledge and expertise to fulfill the vision of Jazeera Airways and that are capable of driving competitive, sustainable advantage for our business. In the end it is talent that counts; Steven and John have both demonstrated throughout their successful careers that they are the ideal partners for furthering our business.”
Jazeera Airways currently operates a fleet of eight new Airbus A320s from its two hubs in Kuwait and Dubai. Each aircraft is fitted with the airline’s signature leather seating, while the Jazeera Plus (J+) cabin offers business travellers the highest standards of comfort, relaxation and a range of in-flight amenities. The airline flies to destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Iran, and the Indian subcontinent.
