For his humanitarian service and contribution to the development of the aviation industry, the Managing Director/CEO of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani, has been conferred with the Platinum Excellence Leadership Award by the Association of Northern Nigerian Students (ANNS).

The Meritorious Leadership Award is coming less than a week after he won his 3rd Best CEO of the year award, at an event organized by the Nigerian Aviation Awards (NIGAV).

The award is in recognition of Hathiramani’s exceptional track record of performance, exemplary leadership, creative contribution to the development of the aviation industry, promotion of youth welfare and avowed nationalistic humanitarian service and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Jacky’s drive and passion for quality service led to the establishment of Dana Air in 2008. The redefining role of the airline in the aviation industry has enabled it achieve commendable market share and the recognition as one of Nigeria’s Most Respected Companies.

His superior business performance, achievements, and ingenuity, has helped the airline maintain a solid management team and a strong footing in Nigeria's aviation industry, having flown over 2.7 million passengers in the last nine years of its operation.

Jacky has won two CEO of the year awards in the Nigerian aviation industry and one at the Ghana Aviation awards in 2016.

Jacky Hathiramani is a Nigerian born in Jos Plateau State. He had his formative education at Onireke in Ibadan, before proceeding to the United Kingdom, where he bagged a degree in Business Administration from the European Business School of London.