Swiss national Bjorn Naf who bring across the board experience in the aviation industry has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of Gulf Air. “Mr. Naf is an achiever, who…
Swiss national Bjorn Naf who bring across the board experience in the aviation industry has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of Gulf Air. “Mr. Naf is an achiever, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the aviation business,” says Gulf Air President and Chief Executive Andre Dose.
“Operations is a complex responsibility and Bjorn`s proven multi-tasking capabilities gained over the years in the air travel industry suits the role perfectly.”
Mr Naf, 42, who has done an advanced management programme from Harvard Business School in Boston, U.S. is delighted with his appointment.
“I am looking forward to working with the people in this magnificent company and I am sure, together, we will take the company to new heights,” says Mr Naf.
“In my few days here I have witnessed a lot of dedication for the product for the Gulf Air brand,” said Mr. Naf who began his aviation career in 1990 with airline pilot training in the US and Switzerland.
Since then he has moved up rapidly in the corporate aviation ladder by serving in various departments in the industry, including stints as emergency instructor, a captain, pilot trainer, on time performance manager, operations control center manager and executive vice president for product and services _ cabin crew, ground services, product development and management and customer relations.
Mr. Naf joins Gulf Air from Transafrik International, Kenya, where, as the Chief Executive Officer, he oversaw the international cargo, humanitarian and relief flights for the United Nations.
From the early 90s to late 2000, he served in various departments at Crossair. In 2003, he was appointed CEO of Swiss Express, the regional operations of Swiss International Air Lines where he was instrumental in the build-up and entire set-up of the carrier.
Mr. Naf also served as the Executive Vice President Product and Services for Swiss International Air Lines overseeing cabin crew, ground services, operations control center, product management and development and also customer services. He has also served as captain for Crossair Ltd., Switzerland.
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