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Executives

Our Leadership

Leaders at Dubai Airports drive innovation and excellence, ensuring DXB and DWC lead global aviation. Their diverse expertise enhances our operation for future growth and guest satisfaction.

Meet our leaders

Chairman of Dubai Airports

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Chairman of Dubai Airports

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum is at the forefront of Dubai’s economic development, leading the expansion of aviation which significantly contributes to Dubai’s GDP. He also formulates economic, investment, and fiscal policies to support the emirate’s vision.

CEO

Paul Griffiths

CEO

Paul Griffiths is the CEO of Dubai Airports, with the responsibility for the operation and development of DXB – the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, as well as Al Maktoum International DWC.

Deputy CEO

H. E. Jamal Al-Hai

Deputy CEO

In 1999, when His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum envisioned creating leadership at every level across what was then Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, HE Jamal Al-Hai found himself at the helm of affairs, playing an instrumental role of translating that compelling vision into reality.

Chief Financial Officer

Adil Al Fahim

Chief Financial Officer

Adil Abdullah Al Fahim is the Chief Financial Officer of Dubai Airports, responsible for leading the financial and supply management strategies for the business, as well as overseeing enterprise assurance, risk, compliance, and legal functions.

Chief Operating Officer

Majed Al Joker

Chief Operating Officer

Majed Al Joker is the Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Airports. He was appointed to the position in early 2022 to oversee terminal service delivery, airside service delivery, the airport operations control centre, security, and safety & sustainability. In 2024, he assumed the additional responsibility of managing corporate resilience.

Chief Strategy and Development Officer

Richard Talian

Chief Strategy and Development Officer

Richard Talian is the Chief Strategy and Development Officer of Dubai Airports, leading strategy and planning, development, and brand and communications. With a solid foundation in the organisation dating back to 2008, Richard was instrumental in developing the airport master and business plans, laying the foundation of the expansion for Dubai’s airport infrastructure and its ascent to become the world’s busiest international airport.

Chief People Officer

Meshari Al Bannai

Chief People Officer

As the Chief People Officer of Dubai Airports, Meshari Al Bannai is responsible for shaping the evolution of the organisation’s culture and evolving the systems, processes and development programmes designed to support the vision to be the world’s leading airport operator.

Chief Commercial Officer

Eugene Barry

Chief Commercial Officer

Eugene Barry is the Chief Commercial Officer of Dubai Airports. He joined Dubai Airports in 2009 and has more than 15 years’ experience in airport travel retail, particularly in the Middle East. He has previously worked with Dubai Duty Free, Dufry and Aer Rianta.

Chief Technology and Infrastructure Officer

Omar Binadai

Chief Technology and Infrastructure Officer

Omar Binadai is the Chief Technology and Infrastructure Officer of Dubai Airports, leading the transformation of the organisation’s technology solutions and overseeing the ongoing maintenance of its critical infrastructure.

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