Abdullah El-Safadi is a Partner, Community Relations at Air Canada, where he leads strategic partnerships ana community investment initiatives across Canada. With eight years at Air Canada and previous experience in the federal government, he works closely with tourism organizations, industry associations, and community partners to strengthen connections, support industry growth, and build resilient communities.

Abdullah oversees Air Canada’s tourism and aviation partnerships from a community relations perspective and leads the airline’s humanitarian partnership portfolio, supporting disaster response and community resilience initiatives across Canada.

He holds a Master of Public Policy and Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies from Concordia University, as well as a teaching diploma from Université de Sherbrooke.

A Montreal native now based in Toronto, Abdullah is passionate about the power of travel and connectivity. Having visited over 100 countries across six continents, from Afghanistan and Paraguay to Namibia, Bangladesh, and Australia, he brings a unique global perspective on the role tourism plays in fostering economic opportunity, cultural understanding, and stronger communities.