Boeing (NYSE: BA) has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company’s operations and relationships across the African continent. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Henok Teferra Shawl reports to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA). In his new role, Teferra will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where Boeing plans to open an office early 2024.
With an impressive career history in aviation, regulatory affairs and government relations, we are confident in his ability to champion our mission in the African market.”
The appointment of Teferra Shawl complements the efforts of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes team led by Anbessie Yitbarek, vice president, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Sales and Marketing in Africa. His team is dedicated to serving African customers and further expanding Boeing’s presence in the region.