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IATA names Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General

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  1. 25 July
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  3. 24 July
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    First seen24 Jul, 08:47

    IATA names Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, making her the first woman to lead the organisation. Zahidi, currently a Managing Director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), will take up the role on November 1, 2026. She succeeds Willie Walsh, who steps down on July 31, after […]

    AviTraderAviTrader•Heike Tamm