Appointment strengthens capital markets engagement and strategic positioning ahead of planned US listing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – March 12, 2026 – AIR Limited (“AIR” or the “Company”), the global leader in hookah and pioneer in advanced inhalation technologies, today announced the appointment of Gaurav Jain as Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Jain will report directly to Stuart Brazier, Chief Executive Officer of AIR.
Mr. Jain joins AIR after a distinguished tenure at Barclays, having built a reputation for exceptional analytical rigor and deep industry insight in the Global Tobacco sector. Since 2020, he has been the #1 ranked tobacco analyst in the Institutional Investor Europe poll. At Barclays, Mr. Jain also led coverage of other sectors besides tobacco, such as Chemicals and Paper & Packaging, and has previously led on EU Small & Mid Cap and Cannabis. He has 23 years of glaobal investing experience, split equally between the buy side and sell side, across London, Mumbai and New York and is a prolific investor in both public and private markets.
In his new role, Mr. Jain will be responsible for leading AIR’s global investor relations strategy, strengthening engagement with shareholders, analysts, and the broader investment community. He will also drive the company’s long-term corporate strategy, including competitive and market insights, portfolio evaluation, and strategic planning, while shaping AIR’s external narrative to reinforce its performance, priorities, and long-term value creation agenda. In addition, he will partner closely with the Executive Committee and Board to deliver high-impact strategic analysis and market intelligence.
Commenting on the appointment, Stuart Brazier, Chief Executive Officer of AIR, said:
“Gaurav brings a rare combination of capital markets expertise, strategic insight, and deep category knowledge. As we move toward our planned US listing, his leadership will be instrumental in elevating our engagement with the investment community and sharpening our strategic positioning. We are delighted to welcome him to AIR.”
Mr. Jain’s appointment underscores AIR’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it advances its growth strategy and prepares for the next phase of its development as a public company.
