Gary Chapman: Gary Chapman, a qualified accountant (ACA - NZ), joined Emirates in March 1989 taking responsibility for its Finance function. Based in Dubai, his role has evolved in step with the growth and diversification of the Emirates Group. In his current role - President (Group Services & Dnata), Emirates Group - Gary is responsible for the support functions of the Emirates Group (Finance, IT, Human Resources, Medical Services, Legal) as well as jet fuel price risk management.

He is also responsible for the global operations of Dnata (ground handling and travel services) as well as a number of other associated company businesses within the Emirates Group.

Gary is Chairman of Maritime and Mercantile International LLC, Emirates Leisure Retail LLC and Changi International Airport Services Pte Ltd. He is a member of the Board of Directors of SriLankan Airlines, Emirates Flight Catering Co. LLC, Emirates CAE Flight Training, Premier Travel Inn Gulf LLC and Dnata's overseas ground handling operations.

Prior to joining the Emirates Group in 1989 Gary spent 12 years with a prominent Arab trading concern involved in construction and the provision of support services to the oil industry. His assignment postings included the Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Paris and Houston.

Stewart Angus: After graduating in Economics from the University of Warwick, Stewart trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse in London, working with a portfolio of clients in the oil and retail sectors. In 1990, Stewart moved to British Airways, where he held a number of Finance positions including Head of Finance for the German subsidiary airline, Deutsche BA and BA's mainline operations to the Americas. He was also a Board Director of Brymon Airways and Plymouth City Airport.

Since moving to Emirates in 1995, he has held a number of positions in Finance, Procurement and General Management. As Vice President Procurement, Stewart was responsible for the airline's third party operational contracts for its worldwide services. In his current role of Senior Vice President - Associated Companies Emirates Group, Stewart is responsible for overseeing Emirates shareholding in a number of subsidiary businesses in airport handling, in-flight catering, food & beverage businesses and hotels. He is currently a Board Director of a number of companies including Changi International Airport Services (Singapore), Dnata Inc (Philippines), Maritime and Mercantile International LLC, Oman United Agencies (Oman) and Premier Travel Inn Gulf Hotels (Dubai).

Stewart is 42 years old and is married to Louise. He has two children, Rebecca and Callum. His interests include aviation history and he still attempts to play football!