THE MIDDLE EAST’S

57. Rohit Ramachandran

Company: Jazeera Airways
Designation: CEO
Nationality: Indian
Sector: Airlines

Ramachandran joined Jazeera Airways in 2017, leading the restructuring of the company, including cost reduction, network expansion, and fleet renewal. The company returned to profitability in 2021, with $23.4 million in net profit, and recorded $65.7 million in net profit in 2022. Jazeera Airways also launched 15 new routes to cities in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and Europe, reaching 58 destinations by the end of the year. In Q1 2023, the company expanded to 62 destinations. Ramachandran has over 26 years of aviation experience and has worked with four major airlines on three continents.