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After a nearly three and a half years stint in Doha, he moved to Nairobi, Kenya on promotion as Area Manager for East and West Africa. In June 2004 he was elevated to the position of General Manager at Gulf Air headquarters in Bahrain, the biggest station of Gulf Air network, before moving to Dubai in January 2005.
A Bahrain-born Indian, Nambiar brings to the position a depth of knowledge and experience that will serve him well in this highly competitive market.
"I am delighted to take up the new position in India, which is an important market for Gulf Air," says Nambiar.
"Gulf Air is, and will continue to be, a major player in this rapidly growing travel market. I hope to continue with my undeterred spirit to further develop the market. I am thankful to Gulf Air management for their confidence."
Regional General Manager Robin Middleton says Gulf Air's relationship with India goes back to the 60s when it started its first flight to Mumbai in 1960 - the first foreign airline to operate into India.
"It is one of the top five revenue producing markets for Gulf Air, and it continues to be one of the largest international carriers serving this important country, which is a rapidly-growing economy," he says.
"We are confident that under Rajeev's leadership and in conjunction with our GSA Jetair, Gulf Air will continue to go from strength to strength, not only in creating an even stronger profile with new innovative products but also by providing our Indian customers with our unique brand of Arab hospitality and culture, for which we are renowned."
Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
