Leadership Team
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Benyamin Ismail
Chief Executive Officer
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Moses Devanayagam
Senior Director
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Capt Suresh Bangah
Director of Flight Operations
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Lim Kok Hooi
Head of Corporate Safety
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Wong Ooi Ling
Head of Internal Audit Cum Corporate Quality and Assurance
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Caroline Lee
Head of Legal
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Alvin Tan
Head of Engineering
Benyamin Ismail
Chief Executive Officer
Age : 44
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 1 September 2015
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and vision towards increasing shareholder value and growth of AirAsia X while delivering our Sustainability commitments
- Manages the Group's business and affairs, ensuring operational excellence and strong governance
- Executes the turnaround plan of AirAsia X
- Develops and spearheads high-level business and growth strategies in line with AirAsia X's vision and mission, as approved by the Board
Experience:
- Handled Debt Capital Markets portfolio at Affin Investment Bank, 2003
- Joined Maybank Investment Bank to manage Debt Capital Markets, 2004
- Joined CIMB Investment Bank focusing on Debt Capital Markets, 2007
- Joined AirAsia as Head of Investor Relations, March 2010
- Promoted to Group Head of Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Implementation, 2014
- Appointed AirAsia X Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 September 2015 after assuming the role of Acting CEO on 30 January 2015
Qualifications and Professional Membership:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Banking & Finance), Curtin University of Technology, Australia
- Master of Electronic Commerce, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Membership of Board Committees in AirAsia X:
- Safety Review Board (Member)
Additional Information:
- Benyamin does not own any shares of AirAsia X Berhad
Declaration:
- Family relationship
None of the Leadership Team has any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of AirAsia - Conflict of Interest
None of the Leadership Team has any conflict of interest with AirAsia X - Conviction for Offences
None of the Leadership Team has been convicted for any public offence during the financial year ended 31 December 2019 or had any penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies within the past 5 years, other than traffic offences, if any - Other Directorship
None of the Leadership Team has any other directorship in public companies
Moses Devanayagam
Senior Director
Age : 70
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 1 October 2013
Responsibilities:
- Leads the coordination of operational functions within the AirAsia Group, airport authorities and government agencies including the Malaysian Aviation Commission and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia
- Advises and mentors the Operations team
- Instrumental in setting up Operations functions including Cargo, Flight Operations, Engineering, Ground and Group Operations, In-Flight Operations, Safety and Security
Experience:
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50 years of aviation experience including key positions in leading airlines in Singapore and Malaysia:
- Joined Malaysia-Singapore Airlines, 1971
- Served Malaysia Airline System Berhad in various senior management positions including General Manager-Operations, Head of Contracts Management and Warranty and Contracts Manager, 1972
- Joined AirAsia X as Director of Operations, 2007
- Regional Head of Operations of AirAsia Berhad, 2009
- Appointed as Senior Director, 2013
Qualifications and Professional Membership:
- Associate Member of the Royal Aeronautical Institute United Kingdom (by award), 1975
- Cadet/apprentice Technical Services in-house training with Malaysia-Singapore Airlines, 1971/72
- Type-rated Approvals from Qantas and Air New Zealand, 1971
Declaration:
- Family relationship
None of the Leadership Team has any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of AirAsia - Conflict of Interest
None of the Leadership Team has any conflict of interest with AirAsia X - Conviction for Offences
None of the Leadership Team has been convicted for any public offence during the financial year ended 31 December 2019 or had any penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies within the past 5 years, other than traffic offences, if any - Other Directorship
None of the Leadership Team has any other directorship in public companies
Capt Suresh Bangah
Flight Operations Director
Age : 46
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 1 October 2013
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates, supervises and monitors the functions and performance of management personnel, pilots, cabin crew and all departments within Flight Operations
- Manages the safety and security of all flights
- Liaison person with local and international regulators, ensuring operations are in line with the Air Operator Certificate
- Represents the company's interest in national and international bodies and institutions as far as flight operations are concerned
Experience:
- Started as a pilot with AirAsia, 2003
- Internal auditor of Flight Operations at AirAsia, 2005
- Cadet Pilot Coordinator managing the Cadet Pilot Training Programme, 2007 - 2009
- Flight Deck Recruitment Manager responsible for hiring and promoting pilots, 2009 - 2010
- Joined AirAsia X as Chief Pilot, Operations, 2010
- Flight Operations Director, 2013
Qualifications and Professional Membership:
- Air Transport Pilot License, 1999
- A320 Type Rating License, 2007
- A340 Type Rating License, 2009
- A330 Type Rating License, 2011
Declaration:
- Family relationship
None of the Leadership Team has any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of AirAsia - Conflict of Interest
None of the Leadership Team has any conflict of interest with AirAsia X - Conviction for Offences
None of the Leadership Team has been convicted for any public offence during the financial year ended 31 December 2019 or had any penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies within the past 5 years, other than traffic offences, if any - Other Directorship
None of the Leadership Team has any other directorship in public companies
Lim Kok Hooi
Head of Corporate Safety
Age : 49
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 22 January 2018
Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance and direction for AirAsia X's Safety Management System
- Ensures safety documentation accurately reflects the current situation, monitors the effectiveness of corrective actions, and provides periodic reports on safety performance
- Provides independent advice to the CEO, senior managers and other personnel on safety-related matters
Experience:
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Kok Hooi has been in the airline industry since the early 1990s, and has broad experience in safety and training with an accumulated more than 15,000 flying hours:
- Started commercial flying in the Dornier 228, then Twin-Otter (DHC-6), Fokker 50, B737, A340 and, now, A330
- Joined Malaysian Helicopter Services as a co-pilot, and was seconded to Pelangi Air Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, and to Royal Air Cambodge, Phnom Penh, 1992
- Joined Malaysia Airlines as a Captain of DHC 6 Twin Otter, based in Miri, Sarawak, following which he became a Captain of Fokker 50, B737- 400 and B737-800, 1997
- Joined AirAsia X as a Captain of A340/330, leading the flight data monitoring team, 2011
- Became Chief Pilot Flight Safety, 2016
- Appointed to current post of Safety Director, January 2018
Qualifications and Professional Membership:
- Commercial Pilot License Australia
- Commercial Pilot License Malaysia
- Airline Transport Pilot License Malaysia
- Type Rated Instructor (TRI) A340/A330/Fokker 50/DHC-6 Twin Otter
- Member of Malaysia National Runway Safety Team
- Member of Malaysia Flight Safety Team
- IATA qualified SMS implementer
- Cranfield University Certified Aviation Investigator
- IATA Trained Aviation Auditor
Declaration:
- Family relationship
None of the Leadership Team has any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of AirAsia - Conflict of Interest
None of the Leadership Team has any conflict of interest with AirAsia X - Conviction for Offences
None of the Leadership Team has been convicted for any public offence during the financial year ended 31 December 2019 or had any penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies within the past 5 years, other than traffic offences, if any - Other Directorship
None of the Leadership Team has any other directorship in public companies
Wong Ooi Ling
Head of Internal Audit Cum Corporate Quality and Assurance
Age : 50
Gender : Female
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 1 July 2016
Responsibilities:
- Provides independent and objective assurance as to the adequacy and effectiveness of system of internal controls, risk management and governance processes
- Coordinates the implementation of Risk and Business Continuity Management Framework and risk management activities within AAX including identification, monitoring and reporting of risks.
Experience:
- Joined PricewaterhouseCoopers in its Audit and Assurance Department, 1995
- Joined EON Bank Berhad as Corporate Planning Manager, 2000
- Vice President of Group Management Services and PMO, EON Bank Berhad, 2003
- Joined Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro) as a Senior Manager in Planning, Broadcast and Operation, 2007
- Joined DRB-HICOM Group as a Senior Manager in GST PMO, 2014
- Joined AirAsia X as Head of Corporate Quality and Assurance, 2016
Qualifications and Professional Membership:
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Monash University, Australia
- Membe r of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Declaration:
- Family relationship
None of the Leadership Team has any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of AirAsia - Conflict of Interest
None of the Leadership Team has any conflict of interest with AirAsia X - Conviction for Offences
None of the Leadership Team has been convicted for any public offence during the financial year ended 31 December 2019 or had any penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies within the past 5 years, other than traffic offences, if any - Other Directorship
None of the Leadership Team has any other directorship in public companies
Caroline Lee
Head of Legal
Age : 56
Gender : Female
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 5 July 2021
Responsibilities:
- Manages the Group's legal risk by providing strategic and commercially driven legal advice to the Board of Directors and senior management
- Primary contact for advising on all legal matters for AirAsia X
- Collaborates with key stakeholders, leading internal and external legal negotiations and ensuring legal compliance in the conduct of business
- Manages the Legal Department, providing leadership and guidance to members of the team
- Works closely with external counsel to ensure effective and efficient delivery of commercial results for AAX
Experience:
- Twelve years of legal practice in Singapore and Malaysia
- Partner, Banking and Capital Markets, Messrs Rashid & Lee (2000)
- Appointed as Head of Legal, Usaha Tegas Group, Oil & Gas in 2002
- Appointed as Chief Operating Officer, Melium Sdn Bhd in 2006
- Operated and owned several restaurants in Kuala Lumpur from 2011 - 2017
- Legal Consultant from 2017 to date - Dairy Farm (2018); J.P. Morgan (2018-2021)
Qualifications and Professional Membership:
- Advocate and Solicitor, Malaysia
- Barrister and Solicitor, Australian Capital Territory
- Advocate and Solicitor, Singapore
- Barrister-at-Law, England & Wales
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B, Hons), University of London