Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi as acting chief executive officer, strengthening the airport group’s senior executive management team.

With a background in aeronautics and advanced technologies, Al Hashmi’s appointment supports the company’s vision of becoming the world’s leading airports group through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies that enable the delivery of exceptional services and a smooth and seamless passenger experience.

He brings with him more than 20 years of experience in various areas of aerospace engineering, aircraft project management, technology development and implementation, defence and security.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports said: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Shareef Al Hashmi to the position of acting chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi Airports during this crucial period in our journey to becoming the world’s leading airports group.”