Boeing Africa has announced the appointment of Henok Teferra Shawl as its new managing director for the continent. Shawl, previously serving as the Chief External Affairs and Regulatory Officer at Safaricom Ethiopia, brings a wealth of expertise in aviation, regulatory affairs, and government relations to his new role.
Shawl’s distinguished career includes key positions such as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Alliances at Ethiopian Airlines and Chief Operating Officer and board member of ASKY Airlines. Additionally, he has served as Ethiopia’s ambassador to France, Spain, Portugal, Monaco, and the Holy See, contributing significantly to promoting Ethiopia’s interests and fostering bilateral relations.
Boeing holds an optimistic long-term outlook for Africa, foreseeing substantial growth in air traffic and airplane demand driven by the continent’s abundant natural resources and a growing young workforce. The company predicts that African carriers will require 1,030 new jet aircraft over the next 20 years, with 80% of these deliveries aimed at expanding existing fleets.
Shawl’s appointment underscores Boeing’s commitment to leveraging his expertise to navigate strategic initiatives in Africa and capitalize on the region’s promising aviation market.
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