Ashok Kumar is a seasoned C-suite executive and aviation industry
specialist with over 30 years of experience
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based global
premium private jet operator, has announced the appointment of Ashok Kumar as
Vice-President for Resources and Transformation.
Ashok Kumar is a seasoned C-suite executive and aviation industry specialist with
over 30 years of experience spanning financial leadership, corporate services, and
operational excellence. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
and a Chartered Financial Analyst, he brings a rare combination of deep financial
expertise and sector-specific knowledge that has made him a trusted leader across
some of the region’s most prominent aviation organizations.
Having previously served as Vice President of Finance and Corporate Services at
RoyalJet, Ashok has spent nearly two decades with RoyalJet. During his tenure, he
oversaw a portfolio generating approximately AED 1 billion in annual revenue and
led a team of over 400 employees, driving robust financial management, cost
optimization, and enterprise-wide risk strategy.
Prior to RoyalJet, Ashok served as Financial Business Support Manager at Gulf Air,
one of the Middle East’s legacy carriers. Before that, he spent nine years as
Management Accountant at Presidential Flight — the UAE’s elite government
aviation directorate, originally established under the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al
Nahyan. There, he developed a deep expertise in high-security, mission-critical
financial operations.
He launched his career at Ernst &Young, where he built a strong foundation in
accounting, risk management and financial controls. He is recognised for his ability
to maximise profitability through rigorous financial discipline, drive enterprise-wide
risk strategies, and lead diverse teams across all organisational levels
“I am honoured to take on this expanded mandate at RoyalJet, an organisation I
have had the privilege of serving for nearly two decades. As we enter this next
chapter, my focus will be on digital transformation and fleet replacement, two
strategic priorities that will position RoyalJet for sustainable growth.”
— Ashok Kumar, Vice-President, Resources and Transformation, RoyalJet said.
