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Tim Clark

President, Emirates · United Arab Emirates

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-14

Tim Clark is the CEO of Emirates. Clark is based in the United Arab Emirates. Clark was born in 1949 in Aruba and educated at Kent College (Canterbury) and University of London.

British aviation executive who joined Emirates in 1985 as Head of Airline Planning and has served as President since 2003. Led Emirates' growth into the world's largest international airline serving over 140 cities. Holds a BSc in Economics from the University of London and was knighted in 2014.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Tim Clark's public critiques of Boeing's 777X aircraft program, with reports detailing Clark's skepticism about the early versions of the jets and his refusal to accept them for Emirates in their current form. Alongside aircraft procurement issues, coverage has also documented Clark's broader commentary on industry challenges and Emirates' operational recovery from geopolitical disruptions, as the airline works to restore capacity to pre-conflict levels.

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Born
November 22, 1949 · Aruba
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
Kent College (Canterbury), University of London
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Tim Clark: FAQ

Who is Tim Clark?
Tim Clark is the President of Emirates, based in United Arab Emirates.
What company does Tim Clark lead?
Tim Clark is CEO of Emirates.
Where was Tim Clark educated?
Tim Clark studied at Kent College (Canterbury), University of London.