Kuljit Ghata-Aura appointed President of Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa

Friday, October 1, 2021

Kuljit Ghata-Aura has been appointed as the New President of Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa. However his new role will exclude Saudi Arabia. Ghata-Aura who is returning to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region, will be based in Dubai.

He will be responsible for leading all company-wide activities and developing and implementing strategies for a region that is home to some of Boeing’s largest commercial, defence and services customers.

Kuljit Ghata-Aura previously served as the regional counsel for Boeing India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa for almost six years, will oversee the company’s new business and industrial partnership opportunities, safety and sustainability efforts, government affairs and corporate citizenship.

He will also seek to expand Boeing’s presence and strengthen the company’s relationships with customers and other stakeholders in the region. Ghata-Aura succeeds Bernie Dunn, who is leaving Boeing after more than nine years with the company in the region.

Boeing’s presence in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa goes back several decades. The brand has offices in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, South Africa, Egypt, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company also has several industrial and academic partnerships in the region.

Michael Arthur, President, Boeing International said in a statement that he feels great to announce the appointment of Kuljit Ghata-Aura as the new president of Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa. He mentioned that Kuljit will bring a wealth of experience to the role from many of Boeing’s most important markets and businesses, including the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region where he has spent considerable time.

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