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(02/01/24)
AirAsia Aviation Group has appointed Riad Asmat
to its Board of Advisors, after he relinquished his position as
Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Berhad (AirAsia Malaysia),
effective 31 December 2023.
Riad will continue to be on the Board of
AirAsia Berhad and Ground Team Red, apart from providing
consultancy work for Capital A Aviation Services.
Riad Asmat
“I
am proud to have been given the opportunity to work with AirAsia
and the amazing Allstars. This was not an easy decision
considering how each and every one truly meant to me as my airline
family throughout this very meaningful journey in my life,” said Riad Asmat.
“Thank
you Datuk Kamarudin, Tony, Bo and all our Allstars for the undying
support given to me throughout my tenure and I am forever
grateful. While stepping down as CEO, I am looking forward to
continue supporting the company in it’s next chapter.”
Riad was appointed AirAsia Berhad CEO on 10
January 2018 and was responsible for the management of the
company’s Malaysia-based operations.
He played a crucial role in navigating the airline
through the challenges posed by the global Covid pandemic. His
leadership was instrumental in not only sustaining the
airline during those unprecedented times, but also in positioning
it for a promising future in the post-pandemic landscape.
“We extend our deepest appreciation to Riad for his
outstanding leadership and remarkable contributions to AirAsia
Group,” said Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group. “While Riad has decided to step down from the CEO position,
he will remain an integral part of AirAsia by joining the Board of
Advisors. All our operations will continue as usual, unaffected by
this transition. We look forward to continuing our journey with
his guidance and have full confidence in the capable hands of the
team while ensuring a smooth transition when the new CEO is
appointed.”
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