Centre for Aviation names Emirates president Sir Tim Clark as
Executive of the Year
The Centre for Aviation (Capa), a global aviation consultancy
and research firm, has named Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates airline, as Executive
of the Year.
Sir Tim Clark is a big name in the aviation industry with a
career spanning over five decades.
Sir Clark joined Emirates in 1985 and has played a key role in transforming
the airline to become the world’s largest for international passengers.
“Under his leadership, Emirates introduced a network touching
six continents, set new standards for passenger experience and operational
performance and diversified its business across the aviation supply chain. He
has also helped to catalyse the development of the long-haul sixth freedom
model in the Middle East. This has changed the map of world aviation, pulling
millions of passengers every year through convenient and geographically
advantageous hubs,” the consultancy said.
Clark successfully navigated Dubai’s flagship carrier through
the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic and global financial crisis.
He took back his retirement decision to ensure that the airline
continues its upward journey.
Source: Khaleej Times