As Chief People Officer at Dubai Airports, Meshari Al Bannai shapes the organizations culture and employee development programs. His focus is on enhancing engagement and productivity to support the vision of being the worlds leading airport operator. He holds a bachelors degree in industrial engineering from Northeastern University.
Outside of work, Meshari is a proud parent to three children and prioritizes family time, health, and regular workouts to stay grounded and motivated. He finds that his children bring unique perspectives to his life and inspire him daily.
He holds a Black Belt Six Sigma certification, reflecting his expertise in process improvement and quality management.
Meshari Al Bannai
Chief People Officer at Dubai Airports
United Arab Emirates
Overview
Topics They Care About
People-Centric Culture
Drives a shift from traditional HR to a people-focused model, aiming to make employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered, as reflected in receiving the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.
UAE National Talent
Champions the development of Emirati professionals in aviation, viewing it as fundamental to the long-term success of the sector and a key focus of his role.
Holistic Employee Wellbeing
Emphasizes a holistic approach to employee needs, focusing on physical, social, and career wellbeing to formulate people-focused interventions and support.
Media Appearances
Meshari Al Bannai - Dubai Airports. Featured in Dubai Airports (official website)
How and why Dubai Airports got a Chief People Officer. Featured in Gulf News
"Don't compare yourself with others, but learn from them" – Interview with Dubai Airports' Chief People Officer Meshari Al Bannai. Featured in Dubai Airports Facebook Page
Work History
3-2024
Chief People Officer at Dubai Airports
1-2019 - 3-2024
Executive Vice Presidents - Human Resource Development at Dubai Airports
4-2015 - 1-2019
Senior Vice President - Human Resources Development at Dubai Airports
10-2009 - 12-2009
Head of HR Strategy at The Executive Council, Governmnent of Dubai
1-2007 - 9-2009
Director Manpower Planning & OD at du
1-2006 - 12-2006
HR Performance Development Manager at Emirates Airline
9-2002 - 1-2006
Senior Industrial Engineer at Emirates Airline
Education
1997 - 2002
Bachelor from Northeastern University
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Location : United Arab Emirates
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief People Officer at Dubai Airports
