Name: Aziz Koleilat
Designation: President & CEO – METCIS
Company: GE Aerospace
Aziz Koleilat is the President and CEO of GE Aerospace for the Middle East, Turkey, Eastern Europe, and CIS (METCIS) region, overseeing one of the most critical and rapidly growing markets in the global aerospace industry. Since assuming this position in 2017, Koleilat has been responsible for driving business growth and strategic initiatives for GE Aerospace across a region that represents the company’s largest market for widebody aircraft engines.
Under his leadership, GE Aerospace has achieved significant market expansion while serving major airline customers, including some of the world’s largest carriers. His strategic focus on customer satisfaction and innovation has strengthened GE’s position as the preferred engine supplier for next-generation aircraft across the region. Koleilat’s professional journey includes leadership positions in GE Healthcare for the Middle East and Pakistan, where he drove considerable revenue growth and contributed to expanding the company’s regional presence. His career began with roles at Vietnam Airlines and Johnson & Johnson, where he managed medical business units across Europe and the Middle East, providing him with diverse industry experience and cross-cultural business expertise. His technical and business expertise enable him to navigate complex aerospace industry dynamics with exceptional focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. Koleilat is passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion within GE Aerospace, establishing regional employee resource groups like the Women’s Network and GE Aerospace Volunteers. As the Middle East continues to cement itself as a global aviation hub, Koleilat is driving GE Aerospace’s role in supporting the region’s increasing demand for advanced aircraft engines and sustainable aviation solutions.
