Aramex names Othman Aljeda as new CEO Waheed Abbas/Dubai Supplied photo Othman joined Aramex in 1994. Logistics and transport firm Aramex on Thursday announced the appointment of Othman Aljeda as CEO, replacing Bashar Obeid who submitted his resignation last week. Bashar will work closely with Othman to support a smooth transition of responsibilities. Othman joined Aramex in 1994, and over the last two decades, he has stepped up in several leadership roles to strengthen the company’s business in the GCC, Asia, and North America & Europe. From 2007 to 2017, Othman set up Aramex’s first regional office in Asia and spearheaded its expansion plans in the region, establishing major hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore.