By Jimoh Babatunde

George Mawadri has been  appointed the new General Manager for the national carrier of the UAE,Etihad Airways,  in Nigeria where he is expected to grow the airline’s relationships with its travel trade and corporate customers .

George brings a vast amount of airline experience and knowledge to the position, having served with British Airways for 19 years in Uganda, Kenya and Zambia in the East and Central Africa region, as well as the surrounding feeder markets of Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sudan and South Sudan.

The new GM, expected to further  the development of the airline’s commercial strategy in Nigeria, said  “I am excited to take on this new role with Etihad Airways in one of the airline’s most dynamic markets,” said George Mawadri.

“I look forward to working with the team to find new and innovative ways of expanding our strategic corporate and trade partnerships, strengthening our commercial ties and providing our guests with Etihad Airways’ world-class service, comfort, and hospitality.”

Etihad Airways launched its service between Lagos and Abu Dhabi on 1 July 2012 and currently operates four-times-per-week using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft configured to carry 254 guests, 18 in Business Class and 236 in Economy Class.