Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, announced that the airline’s current Chief Executive Officer, Rohit Ramachandran, will be stepping down after over seven successful years with the organization.
Barathan Pasupathi (Bara), a former CFO of Jazeera Airways, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways effective 26 March 2024. Bara comes with over 30 years of experience in aviation, oil and gas, and supply chain management. His aviation industry experience spans key finance, management, and operations functions for airlines as well as aircraft procurement and leasing.
Speaking about this management change, Marwan Boodai, Jazeera Airways Chairman said, “Rohit has been a strong, visionary and passionate leader, and a true champion of our brand and our people. He has led Jazeera in its enormous chapter of growth and delivered solid and robust results with a deep commitment to operational excellence while building shareholder value, which is deeply respected by industry peers.
Bara, a former Jazeera Airways CFO was instrumental in the setup of Sahaab Aircraft Leasing and served as its CFO from 2007 to 2010. He is a fantastic leader and joins Jazeera Airways with over three decades of aviation experience, including a deep knowledge of safety as well as operational and customer leadership especially in growing markets. Bara’s appointment provides continuity to the business and strong leadership to Jazeera Airways as we continue an exciting chapter of growth at the airline.”
privilege of a lifetime to lead Jazeera for the past seven years, and it is bittersweet to say goodbye to this airline that I love. Along with the team, I am proud of what we have accomplished and I feel very lucky to have worked at an airline with a culture and team unlike any other in the world. I will always feel part of the Jazeera team, and will be cheering for its continued success.
As the outcome of a rigorous Board-mandated succession process, I am very confident that the appointment of Bara as CEO will ensure that Jazeera achieves new milestones in operational standards, customer experience, and growth. He is passionate about people and I know that the team will enjoy working with him.”
Barathan Pasupathi, the incoming Jazeera Airways CEO highlighted: “Jazeera Airways is an incredible airline and I am exceptionally pleased to be joining Jazeera at an exciting chapter to leading its passionate and talented people as it pursues growth, strong performance and operational and customer excellence.
About Jazeera Airways
Jazeera Airways operates commercial flights out of its Jazeera Terminal T5 at Kuwait International Airport. The airline flies to over 63 popular destinations across the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa and Europe comprising high-demand business, leisure, religious and weekend destinations.
