Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the appointment of Elena Sorlini as managing director and chief executive officer.
Sorlini assumes the role permanently after serving in an interim role since June 2023.
Sorlini has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. Prior to joining Abu Dhabi Airports, she held several senior management positions, including CEO of Transport and Logistics at ADQ, Vice President of Group Corporate Strategy at Oman Aviation Group and Chief Strategy Officer at Copenhagen Airports.
Prior to that, she served as vice president of Macquarie Airports, one of the world's largest private airport owners and operators. She is also a member of the board of directors of Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Aviation and ADQ Aviation and Aerospace Services.
Elena Sorlini, CEO and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “I am honored to have been officially appointed CEO and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports. Following the opening of Terminal A, I remain committed to unlocking the full growth potential of Abu Dhabi's tourism and business industry. I hope to contribute to the recognition of Abu Dhabi International Airport as one of the best airports in the world, meeting the highest quality standards for our passengers.”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Special Affairs Adviser to the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Airports, added: “On behalf of the Board, we are delighted to welcome Elena Sorlini as CEO. and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports. With his proven track record of success in the aviation sector, we have every confidence in his ability to lead the organization in its next phase of growth, underlined by our commitment to solidifying Abu Dhabi's position as a global tourism destination and leading aviation hub. . “
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Abu Dhabi Airports is the operator of Abu Dhabi's five commercial airports. Recently, the new Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport opened. Among the largest airport terminals in the world, it is the base of the United Arab Emirates' national airline, Etihad Airways, and has the capacity to handle 45 million passengers a year and accommodate 79 aircraft at any given time.
This week, Abu Dhabi International Airport will officially be renamed Zayed International Airport.
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