TY - JOUR AB - Purpose–To share the views and experiences of a chief executive.Design/methodology/approach–The article is an interview with Akbar Al BakerFindings–Akbar Al Baker, has been Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways since 1997 following a very successful career within the State of Qatar’s Department of Civil Aviation. The airline is recognized as one of the fastest growing in the world.Originality/value–Provides insights into one CEO’s management experiences. VL - 22 IS - 6 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/02580540610665499 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540610665499 AU - by Alistair Craven Interview PY - 2006 Y1 - 2006/01/01 TI - An interview with Mr Akbar Al Baker: The 2005 Airline Personality of the Year T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 25 EP - 28 Y2 - 2024/05/12 ER -