Jazeera Airways Elevates Leadership Team to Steer Strategic Expansion

Jazeera Airways has announced the appointment of three new executives to its leadership team, marking a significant step in the airline's strategic growth plans. Captain Ayman Alshammari has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Ginny Sethi to Chief People Officer, and Paul Carroll has joined as Chief Commercial Officer. These appointments are aimed at strengthening the airline's operational capabilities, enhancing its workforce strategy, and driving commercial innovation.

Captain Ayman Alshammari, previously Vice President of Flight Operations at Jazeera Airways, brings over 33 years of aviation experience to his new role as Chief Operating Officer. His career includes significant positions at Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Kuwait Airways. Since joining Jazeera in 2018, Alshammari has been instrumental in advancing flight operations and crew training. He holds an IATA Airlines Operations Diploma and certifications from Cranfield University. His leadership is expected to further enhance the airline's operational excellence and compliance standards.

Ginny Sethi, appointed as Chief People Officer, has been with Jazeera Airways since 2018. With over 24 years of global human resources experience, she has played a pivotal role in transforming the company's culture and aligning people strategies with business goals. Sethi holds multiple professional certifications, including FCIPD, PMP™, GPHR®, SPHRi™, and SHRM-SCP. Her continued leadership is anticipated to foster an inclusive and high-performing workplace environment.

Paul Carroll joins Jazeera Airways as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing more than two decades of aviation expertise. His previous role was Group Chief Commercial Officer at AirAsia Group, where he oversaw revenue management, network planning, marketing, and regulatory affairs across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Carroll's appointment is expected to drive Jazeera's expansion plans, including fleet growth, network development, and the enhancement of digital and e-commerce platforms.

Barathan Pasupathi, CEO of Jazeera Airways, expressed confidence in the new leadership team, stating that their combined expertise will be crucial as the airline scales operations to meet increasing passenger demand. He highlighted the importance of operational excellence, safety, and a supportive culture in achieving sustainable growth.

These leadership changes come as Jazeera Airways continues to expand its network and enhance its services. In 2024, the airline achieved a record on-time performance of 86% and introduced new destinations, including Krakow in Poland and Batumi in Georgia. The airline also reported a net profit of KD 10.2 million for the year, marking a 66.2% increase compared to the previous year.