| Mumbai, India : Gulf Air has appointed Rajeev Nambiar
as the new General Manager for India operations based at Mumbai. He
moves from Dubai, where he was General Manager for Dubai and Northern
Emirates.
A consistent achiever and winning performer, Nambiar has risen
from the ranks of Gulf Air, having joined it in 1999 as District
Sales Manager in Doha, Qatar from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
After a nearly three and a half years stint in Doha, he moved to
Nairobi, Kenya on promotion as Area Manager for East and West Africa.
In June 2004 he was elevated to the position of General Manager
at Gulf Air headquarters in Bahrain, the biggest station of Gulf
Air network, before moving to Dubai in January 2005.
A Bahrain-born Indian, Nambiar brings to the position a depth of
knowledge and experience that will serve him well in this highly
competitive market.
"I am delighted to take up the new position in India, which
is an important market for Gulf Air," says Nambiar.
"Gulf Air is, and will continue to be, a major player in this
rapidly growing travel market. I hope to continue with my undeterred
spirit to further develop the market. I am thankful to Gulf Air
management for their confidence.
Regional General Manager Robin Middleton says Gulf Air's relationship
with India goes back to the 60s when it started its first flight
to Mumbai in 1960 - the first gulf airline to operate into India.
"It is one of the top five revenue producing markets for Gulf
Air, and it continues to be one of the largest international carriers
serving this important country, which is a rapidly-growing economy,"
he says.
"We are confident that under Rajeev's leadership and in conjunction
with our GSA Jet Airways, Gulf Air will continue to go from strength
to strength, not only in creating an even stronger profile with
new innovative products but also by providing our Indian customers
with our unique brand of Arab hospitality and culture, for which
we are renowned."
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air is presently owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain,
the Sultanate of Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only
truly Pan Gulf carrier in the region.
More than half a century later, the regional, geographic and cultural
values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century
are still central in defining the brand and service ethos within
the contemporary and global environment.
Today the airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers
44 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft.
Under President and Chief Executive James Hogan, the successful
implementation of the first phase of a restructuring programme,
which commenced in 2003, has resulted in the establishment of a
platform for sustained commercial operation.
It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative
products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies
that form part of Gulf Air's 'boutique airline' vision.
The dramatic turnaround in fortunes has won international recognition.
The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) presented the airline
with the prestigious Airline Turnaround of the Year Award for 2003.
Gulf Air was also the recipient of the 2003 Platinum Award for the
Best Airline in the Middle East and North Africa, which recognised
the airline's commitment to service excellence. Other awards include:
Winner - Middle East Leading First Class Airline, World Travel
Awards 2005
Winner - World's Leading Airport Lounge, World Travel Awards 2005
Winner - Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline Travel
Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Most Improved Airline Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best First Class Onboard Food Category 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best Business Class Check-in Category 2004
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix
2006
For further information please contact:
Rashmi Shetty / Riann Vaz
Tel: 022 22812957 / 60
Mob: 98217 65776 / 98198 64424
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