Dubai: Afghanistan-based Safi Airways has appointed a new senior management team led by executive director Hamid Safi.
The new appointments include Michael McTighe from the UK as chief operating officer, John Roijen from the Netherlands as chief financial officer, and Jordanian Mohammad Al Hayek as deputy chief operating officer.
“This team has a wealth of aviation experience and a proven track record of success throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East,” said Ghulam Hazrat Safi, the airline’s founder and chairman.
“I have every confidence they will continue to build on Safi’s reputation for uncompromising safety and professionalism while rolling out our expansion plans.”
Hamid Safi, the son of the owner and founder of Safi Airways, completed his higher education in the UK and is fluent in Farsi, Urdu, Arabic and English.
Michael McTighe is an experienced airline professional with a specialisation of setting up new airlines and undertaking strategic reviews for airlines in order to return them to profitability.
His work has spanned the UK, Iceland, Germany, Slovakia, Nigeria, and now the UAE and Afghanistan. Successful assignments include Ryanair, Britannia Airways, Air Atlanta Europe, and Arik Air Nigeria.
