Etihad taps interim COO. PLUS: New UN ambassador to the UN

Etihad Airways has tapped John Wright (LinkedIn) as interim COO and guest officer, as it embarks on a global talent search for a permanent appointment for the COO position, reports the National. Wright previously held the position of vice president of network, airports, and cargo operations at Etihad. He replaces former COO Mohammad Al Bulooki (LinkedIn), who resigned from his position after taking on the role in 2018.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab (LinkedIn) as the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, succeeding Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, who has held the position since September 2013, Wam reports. Abushahad assumes the role after joining the UAE mission to the UN as Deputy Permanent Representative in 2021. Nusseibeh will continue to serve as the political affairs assistant minister and envoy of the foreign affairs minister.