Dose ready to lead Gulf Air recovery
BAHRAIN: André Dosé, a 50-year-old Swiss national and Gulf Air’s new president and chief executive, has taken the reins this week.
Dosé said he is relishing the challenge of reinstating Gulf Air as one of the world’s leading airlines.
He added, “There is no doubt that Gulf Air is a strong brand in the aviation industry both regionally and internationally.
“Unfortunately difficult market conditions over the past few years have transpired to hold back the airline in its ambitious plans. I want to position Gulf Air in its rightful place.”
Gulf Air deputy chairman Mahmood Al Kooheji said, “There is a lot of hard work and some tough decisions to be made, but everyone at board and senior management level is confident that we can achieve our new goals.”
Dose started his aviation career in the mid 70s with Swissair in various positions. He later became a pilot in the US and then joined Crossair as a pilot, working his way up to become CEO.
Later he became the driving force behind the development of Switzerland’s new national carrier SWISS, which he left after serving as chief executive officer from 2001 until 2004.
Dose has also served as a consultant for various airlines, organisations and private equity companies, besides being the chairman and member of several airline bodies.
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