Nairobi — Boeing has appointed Henok Teferra Scarf as the brand new managing director (MD) for Boeing Africa to strengthen the corporate’s operations and relationships throughout the African continent.
Primarily based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Scarf studies to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Center East, Turkey, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA).
In his new position, Teferra can be primarily based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the place Boeing plans to open an workplace early in 2024.
He has an illustrious profession in aviation, regulatory affairs, and authorities relations.
Beforehand, he was vice chairman of strategic planning and alliances at Ethiopian Airways and the chief working officer and board member of ASKY Airways.
Moreover, Scarf served because the ambassador of Ethiopia to France, Spain, Portugal, Monaco, and the Holy See, the place he promoted Ethiopia’s pursuits and bilateral relations.
The brand new MD joins Boeing from Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia, the place he was chief exterior affairs and regulatory officer.
“With Boeing airplanes serving because the spine of Africa’s industrial fleet for over 75 years, Boeing is also enjoying an energetic position in enabling the expansion of Africa’s aerospace trade by investing in expertise, selling innovation and helping within the growth of an industrial and manufacturing base,” stated Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing METACA.
“We’re delighted to have Henok Teferra Scarf be a part of our workforce. Together with his distinctive background in aviation and authorities relations, we’re assured in his skill to champion our mission within the African market.”
