Mr Abdul Mohsen Jonaid | former CEO
Saudia Airlines | Saudi Arabia

Mr Abdul Mohsen Jonaid, former CEO, Saudia Airlines

A retired CEO, with more than 35 years of experience in the Airline Business, and a "Carrier Portfolio" ranging from "Apprentice AVIONICS / Airframe & Power-plant Maintenance Engineer" to the "CEO of the Main Airline SBU" in SAUDIA Group, the Flag Carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which operates in one of the world's most competitive and sensitive regions both economically and geopolitically. 

Love of the industry, recognizing the importance of "Air Transport" as a unique global positive act, the Gulf Wars, Economical Down Turns & Cycles, the Arab Spring, the emergence of the "Gulf Super Carriers" and LCCs, Airlines Alliances, SkyTrax ranking, Strategic / Transformation Plans Formation and Execution, Privatization Activities, Fleet Renovation / Integration, and .... last but not least; the massive; Internet, Digitization, Mobile /Smart Phones and IT advancements, are all among some of the major influences that shaped the path that he had followed for more than 3 decades in the industry. 
Firm believer that Fast Forwarding Back-2-Basic Industry Principles with generous investment in; Human Capital, Big Data and Personalization will differentiate between winning and struggling airlines in the very near future (considering a level playing field for all). 

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Positions held up to 2015:
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CEO / CCO / VP Pax Sales / VP Network & Revenue Management / VP Marketing Planing / GM OCC / Director MCC .....

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