Krishan Sinnadurai joined the Qatar Airways Group in 2018 and is currently serving as its chief legal officer and general counsel and also as data protection officer.

Krishan is an Australian qualified solicitor with over 22 years PQE. He has 19 years extensive aviation experience. From 2005 to date, Krishan has held various prestigious roles at some of the Middle East’s top airlines, including at the general counsel level. Throughout his career, Krishan has been in pivotal roles and contributed significantly to the success of the various organisations.

In his current role and as part of the executive leadership, Krishan is contributing considerably to the business strategy and vision of the Qatar Airways Group and has a structured and pragmatic approach to decision making and leadership. He is the airline’s first general counsel and has unified the different internal legal units in the group under one division for the first time in its history.

Krishan has a proven track record of successfully managing major projects and his experience and expertise in aviation and project management uniquely positions him to lead the group legal function of the Qatar Airways Group in a complex and challenging industry prioritising innovation and cultivating a united and motivated team.

Some of Krishan’s other notable achievements include: having successfully managed highly complex large-scale litigation, including the well-publicised dispute with a leading aircraft manufacturer; proactively dealing with the challenges and risks resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic; effectively and timely dealing with all the relevant contractual and legal matters to contribute to a successful FIFA World Cup 2022″‘; playing a pivotal role in major and high value aircraft purchases from the leading aircraft manufacturers; playing a leading role on major acquisitions and investments by the group;

Krishan’s demonstrated exceptional leadership, legal acumen, dedication and hard work, place him in an excellent position to continue to have a profound impact on the group legal team and the achievement of the broader strategic initiatives of the Qatar Airways Group worldwide and the vision of the State of Qatar.

As chief legal officer and general counsel, Krishan provides proactive legal ad vice to executive management on a wide range of critical and strategic matters, including major litigation, corporate governance and compliance, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, contributing to informed decision-making and sustainable growth.