Hamilton-Manns set to take charge of PIA as new CEO
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
has reportedly finalized the appointment of former SalamAir Chief Executive Officer Adrian
Hamilton-Manns to lead the national carrier, subject to necessary clearances
and completion of formalities.
Hamilton-Manns, a New Zealand-born aviation executive, headed Oman-based
SalamAir from July 2024 to September 2026. He previously served as chief
executive of Kazakhstan-based low-cost airline FlyArystan.
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His appointment comes as PIA advances its post-privatization restructuring
under the Arif Habib-led consortium, which assumed management control of the
airline in June 2026 following the completion of the privatization process.
PIA had earlier considered former Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Tewolde
Gebremariam for the top position. However, the appointment did not materialize,
and Air India announced his appointment as its chief executive in July 2026.