dnata, a provider of ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services, has appointed Marwan Essa as Managing Director of its Zanzibar operations, where he will lead the company’s performance and development in the region.
Essa has been with dnata since 2017 and held a range of operational and leadership roles across the UAE and Zanzibar, including Head of Operations and Acting Managing Director in the East African outstation. He is also the first Emirati to lead one of the company’s international airport operations businesses.
“Marwan’s journey within dnata demonstrates the strength of our internal talent pipeline,” said Alexandra Doisneau, Regional Chief Executive Officer for Airport Operations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions, dnata. “He brings a deep understanding of our operational standards and a clear focus on performance and partnership. We are confident he will continue to build on the strong foundations established in Zanzibar.”
Currently, dnata offers ground handing and cargo services to 27 airlines in Zanzibar, supporting 5,700 flights per year and handling around 6,000 tonnes of cargo. As an additional service, marhaba, a dnata brand, offers lounge and meet-and-greet services at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
The company recently appointed another new Managing Director in the Netherlands following the retirement of the previous MD.
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