Yacoob Bin Ahmed Piperdi

Mr. Piperdi is the Executive Vice President, Gateway Services of SATS. He is responsible for further developing the Group’s competencies in Gateway Services to support its growth across the region. Previously, Mr. Piperdi served as Executive Vice President, Food Solutions from April 2012 to December 2013, where he expanded its competencies to include sports catering. Prior to that, he held the concurrent appointments of Acting Executive Vice President, Gateway Services, and Senior Vice President, Cargo Services, and led the Group’s entry into the cruise handling business. Mr. Piperdi joined SATS in April 1981 and assumed various positions including Vice President, Cargo, and Vice President, SATS Inflight Catering Centre 2 as well as other managerial positions in apron and baggage, passenger services, and marketing as well as SIA Ground Services. Mr. Piperdi graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree, majoring in English.