Boeing has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company's operations and relationships across the African continent.
Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Shawl reports to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central Asia .
In his new role, Teferra, who also served recently as Ethiopia’s ambassador to France, will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where Boeing plans to open an office early in 2024.
He has an illustrious career in aviation, regulatory affairs, and government relations.
Previously, he was vice president of strategic planning & alliances at Ethiopian Airlines and the chief operating officer and board member of ASKY Airlines.
Additionally, Shawl served as the ambassador of Ethiopia to France, Spain, Portugal, Monaco, and the Holy See, where he promoted Ethiopia's interests and bilateral relations.
The new MD joins Boeing from Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia, where he was chief external affairs and regulatory officer.
Original source: Capital FM