Dr. Nadia Bastaki

Dr. Nadia Bastaki currently serves as the Chief People, Government and Corporate Affairs Officer at Etihad Airways, having been appointed in 2021 as the first female chief in the airline's history. In this role, she is responsible for Etihad’s people strategy, which includes managing employee engagement, enhancing employee experience, promoting diversity and inclusion, and leading all core HR functions. Dr. Bastaki also oversees the group’s corporate affairs functions, including government and international affairs, as well as corporate communications, ensuring that all communication strategies align with the company's vision and values, managing public relations, and maintaining the company's image and reputation. Dr. Bastaki brings nearly 20 years of experience as a medical practitioner and other senior executive roles. Dr. Nadia serves on several Boards and Board Committees: Air Arabia, Air Serbia, Airline People Directors' Council (APDC). She holds a master’s degree in occupational medicine from Manchester University and a diploma in Aviation Medicine from King's College London. She is the first female UAE national to specialize in aviation medicine.