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IATA names Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General
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FIRST SEEN24 Jul, 08:47IATA names Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, making her the first woman to lead the organisation. Zahidi, currently a Managing Director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), will take up the role on November 1, 2026. She succeeds Willie Walsh, who steps down on July 31, after […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm
FOLLOW-UP24 Jul, 08:55IATA appoints first female director general as Willie Walsh prepares for exit
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed its first female director general, as incumbent Willie Walsh prepares…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux
LATEST25 Jul, 23:12IATA board names new director general
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will […]
Asian Aviation•Asian Aviation Staff