Etihad appoints Chief Executive Officer

Etihad Airways has appointed Robert W. Strodel as Chief Executive Officer.

H.E Dr Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saif Al Nahyan, the Chairman of Etihad Airways and Director General of the Civil Aviation Department of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi said, "Robert W. Strodel has contributed substantially to the considerable success Etihad has enjoyed. Our continued growth and ambitious long-term plans make the  appointment of a CEO a natural development and it is testament to our strength that we have been able to make this an appointment from within. Robert, in his former role as Head of Cargo and Mail, has proven his ability to lead and his broad international experience make him the candidate of choice as we continue our expansion."

Of Austrian origin, Robert W Strodel worked for Lufthansa German Airlines for many years. He founded Lufthansa Cargo India in 1996, leading the company as Managing Director. In 2001 he founded his own aviation consultancy in Germany offering global aviation consulting services.

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