Nabil Sultan

Nabil leads dnata's US$6.4 billion global operations, overseeing a diverse portfolio spanning ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail businesses across 162 cities in 37 countries. With more than 35 years of experience in global aviation, Nabil has built his career within the Emirates Group, growing alongside dnata and Dubai's rise as a global aviation hub. He has a strong track record of delivering growth and transformation, with a leadership focus on customer experience, strategic partnerships and long-term business performance. Prior to his current role, Nabil served as Executive Vice President of Passenger Sales and Country Management, overseeing the strategic direction of Emirates airline’s corporate and leisure business and leading commercial operations across more than 140 destinations worldwide. Previously, Nabil led Emirates SkyCargo as Divisional Senior Vice President for a decade, where he played a key role in expanding local and international operations while strengthening the airline’s leading position in supporting the world’s rapidly evolving supply chains. Earlier in his career, he held a number of senior commercial leadership roles across the airline’s global operations. Nabil holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Management Information Systems from the University of Portland, Oregon, USA.