Oman Air appoints new chief officer of human resources

 
Oman Air works to a robust series of human resources policies and Dr Al Ghailani will focus on implementing the company’s strategies to sustain a healthy and transparent work environment, putting in place the necessary professional resources to achieve the company’s aims and working closely with the Ministry of Manpower to increase the employment of Omani nationals.
 
Wayne Pearce welcomed Dr Al Ghailani, saying: “We are pleased to welcome Dr Rashid Al Ghailani to Oman Air, where his extensive experience of corporate human resources management will play an important part in helping Oman Air to fulfill its responsibilities as an effective and responsible employer.
 
“As the national airline of Oman, Oman Air is proud that around two thirds of our workforce comprises Omani nationals and, with Dr Al Ghailani’s vital input, we look forward to increasing that figure significantly.”
 
Dr Rashid Al Ghailani gained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences from Denver University, in the United States, before being awarded a Masters degree and a PhD in Management by Hull University in the UK. He has extensive experience in the fields of management, corporate governance, communications and HR systems, gained in a career which saw him serve as a diplomat working in three capitals, before moving to the Ministry of Civil Services, where he held several managerial posts.  In 2005, Dr Al Ghailani transferred to the private sector and joined a leading construction company with a turnover of 1billion USD and more than 27,000 multi-national employees. His role as Vice President Human Resources prepared the ground for his next role, in 2011, as General Manager Corporate Affairs at Takamul Investment. Dr Al Ghailani is also a director on the boards of several companies and has worked part-time as a lecturer.
 
Dr Al Ghailani added: “I am pleased and proud to have been appointed as Oman Air’s Chief Officer - Human Resources and I look forward to supporting the Board of Directors, the CEO and my fellow Chief Officers in meeting the challenges of managing a major international company.  I am particularly excited by the prospect of expanding opportunities for Omani professionals and increasing further the representation of Omani citizens within Oman Air’s workforce.”