Qatar Air Boss Apologizes for Saying CEO Job Must Be Held by a Man
- Akbar Al Baker had said his job was too difficult for a woman
- CEO defends his track record of promoting women at Qatar Air
Qatar Airways CEO Says Only A Man Can Do His Job
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Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker, who said his job was too difficult for a woman, has offered his “heartfelt apologies” for the comments and defended his record of promoting women.
The airline boss caused a firestorm Tuesday when he said Qatar Airways had to be run by a man because of the challenges the job involved. But later he said his initial comment had been a joke. Al Baker is the new chairman of the International Air Transport Association’s board of governors, one of the world’s biggest boys’ clubs.