Name: Paul Griffiths
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Dubai Airports
Paul Griffiths, the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, has played a transformative role in shaping the emirate’s aviation sector since his appointment in October 2007. Under his visionary leadership, Dubai Airports transitioned from a government department into a world-class aviation entity, driving significant expansion and operational excellence. Griffiths has overseen a remarkable journey that saw Dubai International Airport (DXB) triple its passenger and cargo capacity, achieving the title of the world’s busiest airport for international passengers within just a decade.
Griffiths has led the teams at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), ensuring the airports remain global benchmarks for capacity, efficiency, and customer experience. He has championed strategic infrastructure developments to accommodate rapid international travel growth. In 2008, under his guidance, Dubai opened Terminal 3, one of the largest buildings of its kind, enhancing passenger handling, and in 2010, he spearheaded the inauguration of Dubai’s second airport.
