Nasser Al Sharji has joined Oman Air as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026, as the airline enters the next phase of its transformation strategy focused on operational excellence, financial sustainability and long-term growth.
Al Sharji brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning aviation, logistics, oil and gas, and government services. In his new role, he will oversee the airline’s overall business and strategic direction, with a mandate to strengthen operational efficiency, organisational performance and the carrier’s continued transformation.
Before joining Oman Air, Al Sharji served as Chief Executive Officer of Transom Handling and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Oman Airports Management Company. He has also held senior leadership positions at ASYAD Group, OQ and Nama Water Services, where he led major organisational transformation and infrastructure initiatives.
An experienced board member and committee chairman across multiple sectors, Al Sharji holds an Executive MBA and brings expertise in business transformation, operational leadership and aviation.
He succeeds Con Korfiatis, who has led Oman Air since May 2024. Korfiatis will remain with the airline as Advisor to the CEO, ensuring continuity during the leadership transition.
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Saeed Al Mawali, Chairman of Oman Air and Oman’s Minister of Transformation, Communications and Information Technology, welcomed the appointment, saying Al Sharji’s extensive leadership experience, deep understanding of the aviation sector and proven record in driving organisational transformation position him well to build on the airline’s recent progress and further strengthen Oman Air’s position as the country’s national carrier.
The leadership transition comes as Oman Air continues to advance its strategic transformation, with a growing emphasis on operational performance, network optimisation and long-term competitiveness within the regional aviation market.
