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Swissport names Hamad Alhemede as CEO for Saudi Arabia

Swissport has named Hamad Alhemede as CEO for Saudi Arabia where he will lead the team expanding the company’s presence in the Kingdom.

He joins from Saudi Ground Services (SGS) where he was a key member of the executive team with more than 17 years of experience.

His most recent role was Vice President of Commercial where he helped shape SGS’s strategic direction and build strong partnerships across the aviation industry.

Dirk Goovaerts, CEO of Swissport’s CEMEAI region and Global Cargo Chair, said: “His leadership will help Swissport to continue its successful growth story and to contribute toward Vision 2030. We are ready to deliver operational excellence and the world-class services needed for the future of aviation in Saudi Arabia.”

Alhemede succeeds Chris Browne, who is now Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East region.

Browne will have operational responsibility for Swissport in Saudi Arabia and lead Oman as country manager for Swissport Oman.


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