Gulf Air appoints new CEO

Manama : Gulf Air yesterday announced the appointment of Krešimir Kučko as the Chief Executive Officer of the airline, effective November 12. Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani, Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors welcomed Kučko to his new post.

“On behalf of the airline’s Board of Directors and executive management team I welcome Kučko to the Gulf Air family,” said Alzayani. Kučko brings a wealth of international aviation experience to his new position at Gulf Air, having held roles in the airline industry for the past 25 years. He joins the airline’s recently appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Captain Waleed Abdulhameed Al Alawi, at a significant time in the airline’s history as it prepares to receive a new fleet consisting of 39 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft due for delivery commencing in early 2018. The modern fleet will herald a new era for Gulf Air as it continues to enhance its product and service offering.

Kučko previously served as Croatia Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer.