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Ala Toukatli
Mr. Toukatli serves as the Principal responsible for both the Airline Strategy and Network Management Units within Lufthansa Consulting’s Airline Practice. |
Specialist area |
His current core focus lies in developing and implementing strategies for airlines in the context of establishing new airline startups, new market positioning, corporate portfolio development and restructuring. He has gained valuable experience through his work in different fields of the airline business as a project manager and strategy expert. |
Recent assignments |
Client | Responsibility in project |
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Startup airline in Kuwait, Kuwait | Conducting an Economic feasibility study for establishing a premium commercial airline in Kuwait. After proving the solidity of the case, developing a detailed business plan and a ramp-up plan for implementation | Brazilian international carrier, Brazil | Developing the strategic framework and guidelines for the core passenger business segment of the country’s legacy carrier in context of an overall recovery plan and preparation for privatization | Venezuelan international carrier, Venezuela | Restructuring the airline by introducing programs for upgrading to airline best practice, In parallel, developing a strategic plan taking into consideration the changing competitive environment providing different future scenarios and streamlining the airline portfolio. | UNDP, Kuwait | Developing a 5 year strategic plan for the legacy carrier of the state of Kuwait in context of preparation for privatization | UAE Offsets Group/United Arab Emirates | Developing a business plan for establishing a new airline in Abu Dhabi |
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Qualifications |
- Masters Degree in Business Administration from Executive MBA Program at Kellogg Northwestern, Graduate School of Management in Chicago/IL, USA and Germany
- Diploma in Architecture from the University of Damascus/Syria
- Postgraduate degree in 1988 from the Technical University (FH) in Duesseldorf/Germany
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Outside the office |
Mr Toukatli has a passion for travelling and exploring new horizons which has been perfectly fulfilled through his work as a consultant. When travelling on project assignments abroad, he dedicates his free time to exploring the smaller details that make a particular culture or country unique and a cosmos of its own.
He keeps his life balanced by spending time with his family and friends and enjoys all the aspects that make a particular place your home. |
