Kenya Airways first pilot CEO flies away with unfulfilled dreams

Author: Vincent OwinoPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Kenya Airways first pilot CEO flies away with unfulfilled dreams

George Kamal took over as CEO of Kenya Airways in December last year, hoping to turn around the troubled airline. After eight months, he resigned due to family reasons, leaving behind an ambitious agenda. Kamal, the first pilot to lead KQ, previously served as Chief Operations Officer and had a unique aviation career, with studies in aviation management and a PhD in business administration.

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