LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has appointed aviation executive Adrian Hamilton-Manns as its new chief executive officer (CEO), with him assuming charge on Monday, November 2, 2026.
PIA’s board announced the appointment and said Hamilton-Manns would lead the national carrier through its ongoing transformation and efforts to improve its commercial viability.
According to the announcement, Hamilton-Manns brings more than 30 years of experience in the global aviation industry and has served as chief executive of three airlines. He is described by the board as an expert in airline transformation and turnaround strategies.
Before his appointment at PIA, he headed Oman-based SalamAir. He previously served as president and CEO of Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan from April 2020 to July 2024 and was the founding CEO of Africa-focused low-cost carrier flyafrica.com from 2012 to 2016.
