Etihad Engineering has appointed Daniel Hoffmann as its new chief executive.

Hoffmann has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the global aviation industry.

He was previously chief executive of Lufthansa Technik Sofia in Bulgaria, and served in executive roles in Lufthansa Technik Base Maintenance facilities in Germany and the Philippines.

Hoffmann said: “Etihad Engineering is one of the leading players in the aviation MRO industry, known for its workmanship, professionalism, and comprehensive capabilities.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with its global team drawn from over 50 nationalities and look forward to leading the organisation on our growth journey.”

Abdul Khaliq Saeed, who has moved from the chief executive role of Etihad Engineering to the position of managing director within the Abu Dhabi Aviation group structure, said: “We are excited to have Daniel on board with Etihad Engineering as the CEO and I am confident that, with our collective efforts, we will continue to drive our company’s growth and success.”