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Gulf Air streamlines management structure

Gulf Air is streamlining its management structure to put in place a smooth chain of command and enhance operational efficiency as the airline continues with its ongoing alignment programme.

Bahrain: Monday, September 24 - 2007 at 07:26
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Acting President and Chief Executive Björn Näf.

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'We are well under way in implementing our plans as we continue building a successful team to see Bahrain's flag carrier soar to new heights,' says Acting President and Chief Executive Björn Näf.

'It is important to have the right team in place for our plans to succeed and we are making the necessary alignments as we continue on our way forward.'

'We have some very seasoned people joining us both locally and from outside the Kingdom of Bahrain to take over certain crucial areas of the business.'

Seasoned Bahraini lawyer Nabeel Mohammed Saeed joins Gulf Air as Executive Vice President Legal and Corporate Affairs. Mr. Saeed has extensive legal experience in commercial, financial and corporate laws.

Another Bahraini, Ahmed Al Banna, a senior Labour Ministry official, will soon be assuming the position of Vice President Human Resources.

Gulf Air also welcomes highly seasoned executives from regional carriers, who have recently assumed responsibilities or are in the process of joining the airline's team. These include, Mr. Christopher Cain as Vice President Flight Operations (from Emirates) and Mr. Paolo Fitze as Vice President Safety (from Etihad).

Meanwhile, Gulf Air bids farewell to its Executive Vice President Marketing Lee Shave who has the left the company. Gulf Air wishes him luck for his future plans.

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About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.

The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.

Today the airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 40 cities in 26 countries. The fleet comprises 28 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.

A new strategy to create a platform for sustained commercial operation has been put in place as part of a two-phased turnaround programme announced in April 2007 by the airline's new management.

Gulf Air's onboard service caters high quality products and services, including the innovative, unique and award winning Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies.

Some of the notable recognition include:
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2007 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Business Airline 2006 (British Travel Awards)
Best Onboard Service 2006 (Gold) (Mercury Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2005 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2005(Sky Trax Awards)
Best designed in-flight magazine 2005 (American Creativity Awards)
Middle East Leading First Class Airline 2005 (World Travel Awards)
World's Leading Airport Lounge 2005 (World Travel Awards)
Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge 2005 (PAX International Readership Awards)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2008

For further information please contact:
GULF AIR PRESS OFFICE
T: +973 17 338821
F: +973 17 338207

Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
Monday, September 24 - 2007 at 07:26 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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