Steve Allen

Steve is responsible for all dnata’s businesses covering travel, airport operations, catering and retail across six continents. In addition, he is managing Emirates Group’s relationships with its associated businesses, including MMI, Emirates CAE Flight Training and Premier Inn.

Steve has been with the Emirates Group since 2009 in various operational and support roles. Since 2016, he has been overseeing dnata’s ground handling and cargo operations and airport hospitality services in the United Arab Emirates as Divisional Senior Vice President. Since 2020 he has also been leading dnata’s travel businesses and their ongoing transformation globally. Before joining the Emirates Group, he spent 16 years with British Airways in various financial, regional and operational roles.

Steve has two daughters and is a sports fanatic, with a particular passion for cycling, golf, paddle tennis and football.