Former Heathrow CEO, Tony Douglas, has been named as the newCEO of the Etihad Aviatiom Group.

Douglas joins Etihad from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, where he has served as CEO of the Defence Equipment and Support department, responsible for procuring and supporting all the equipment and services for the British Armed Forces.

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In the UK, in addition to holding senior positions with airport operator BAA, he also served as chief executive designate of Laing O’Rourke.


Previously, Douglas held senior positions in the UAE, most notably as CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company and as CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Company where he was responsible for the successful delivery of Khalifa Port.

His Excellency, AlMazrouei, chairman of the board of Etihad Aviation Group, comments: “We are delighted to have Tony return to Abu Dhabi to lead Etihad.

"He has guided the transformation of large organisations in the UAE and the UK, and he understands the UAE and the region.

"He is also deeply knowledgeable about commercial aviation and keenly familiar with Etihad’s challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing industry.”

When he joins in January 2018, Douglas will work with the board and leadership team to expand and implement a range of strategic initiatives to position Etihad for sustained success in an increasingly competitive regional and global aviation market.

He says: "Etihad is a force in global aviation that must continue to adapt and evolve on its own and with industry partners. It is an economic and employment engine for the UAE and the region.

"With new infrastructure and attractions like the expanded airport, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Abu Dhabi Global Market, Etihad has a central role in supporting the UAE’s position as a global hub of transportation, tourism, commerce, and culture."