Age : 47
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 AirAsia X's turnaround plan
• 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 as a manager in Debt Capital Markets, 2004
• Joined CIMB Investment Bank focusing on Debt Capital Markets, 2007
• Joined AirAsia as Head of Investor Relations, 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

Present Directorship in Associates/Affiliates:

• Benyamin is a Director in Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd
• Benyamin is a Director in Ground Team Red Sdn Bhd

Additional Information:

• Benyamin does not own any AirAsia X Berhad's shares

Age : 41
Gender : Female
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 1 October 2023

Responsibilities:

• Oversees financial planning and analysis, including forecasting and analytical activities that support strategic business decision-making
• Coordinates the development of annual operating capital and program budgets, as well as reporting on it
• Ensures cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the Company
• Develops and implements best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organisation that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows
• Complies with national and local financial requirements and ensures adherence to existing and new legislation
• Liaison person with regulators, financial institutions, external auditors and the Board

Experience:

• Joined PricewaterhouseCoopers Kuala Lumpur in 2005 and gained 8 years of experience in performing financial audits, managing regulatory reporting and risk assessments
• Joined AirAsia Berhad as Financial Controller in 2012 and was instrumental to the group reorganisation exercises, disposal of large portfolios of aircraft, and the implementation of various accounting systems in simplifying business processes
• Promoted to Head of Finance in AirAsia Berhad in January 2023
• Appointed to Chief Financial Officer of AirAsia X Berhad in October 2023

Qualifications and Professional Membership:

• Bachelor of Business, Major in Accounting, Monash University, Australia
• Professional Qualification, Member of Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia)
• Professional Qualification, Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

Additional Information:

• Lavinia does not own any AirAsia X's shares

Age : 73
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 1 October 2013

Responsibilities:

• Leads the coordination of operational functions within the 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, Inlight Operations, Safety and Security

Experience:

• 53 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

Age : 52
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 7 June 2024

Responsibilities:

• Manages the safety, security, risk and efficiency of all flight operations
• 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
• Manage flight operational standards, technical matters and practices, and to ensure their compliance with all relevant national and international regulations

Experience:

• Started as a pilot with Malaysian Helicopter Services in 1991 as First Officer on Twin Otter and Gulfstream IV
• Joined Malaysia Airlines in 1998 as Captain on Twin Otter, later becoming instructor and examiner on fleet. Subsequently moved to the Fokker F50 fleet, also involved in training and standards
• Joined Fly Asian Express in 2006 as Head of Safety and Security, as well as training and standard
• Moved to AirAsia as A320 Captain in 2007. Moved to AirAsia X as A340 Captain in 2009, followed by A330 Captain. Later becoming instructor and examiner for both fleets
• Involved in flight safety, investigation and human factors for AirAsia X from 2014 and appointed as Flight Safety and Human Factors Manager for AirAsia X in 2016 before moving to AirAsia Group Safety as A330 Flight Safety Specialist and Head of Regulatory Compliance
• Also served as Head Of Training for AirAsia Drone Academy since 2021
• Appointed as Director of Flight Operations for AirAsia X in June 2024

Qualifications and Professional Membership:

• Commercial Pilot License Australia
• Airline Transport Pilot License Malaysia
• Type Rated Instructor and Examiner A340/A330/Fokker 50/Twin Otter
• ICAO Emergency Response Training
• DeDale Human Factors and Aviation Safety Investigation
• IATA Safety Management System
• APS Upset Recovery and Prevention Training

Age : 53
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:

• Kok Hooi has been in the airline industry since the early 1990s, and has broad experience in safety and training with over 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 trained SMS implementer
• Cranfield University Certified Aviation Investigator
• IATA-trained Aviation Auditor

Age : 53
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

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
• Took on expanded role as Head of Internal Audit cum Corporate Quality Assurance in 2020

Qualifications and Professional Membership:

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Monash University, Australia
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

Age : 59
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 all 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 AirAsia

Experience:

• Private legal practice in Singapore and Malaysia, 1990-2002
• Partner, Banking and Capital Markets, Messrs Rashid & Lee, 2000
• Head of Legal, Usaha Tegas Group, Oil & Gas, 2002
• Chief Operating Officer, Melium Sdn Bhd, 2006
• F&B owner and operator, 2011
• Consultant, 2017 – 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

Age : 37
Gender : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Date of Appointment: 1 April 2022

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and vision to the Engineering Department with the primary focus on aligning technical capability with AirAsia X's business needs
• Oversees the main pillars in Engineering; CAMO, Subcontracted Maintenance Part-145 and Quality Assurance
• Manages Fleet Planning and Aircraft Lease Evaluation to ensure route and business growth strategies are in line with AirAsia X's vision
• Oversees Cost & Resource Tracking and Budgeting
• Ensures implementation of work culture, safety culture and engineering policies & procedures

Experience:

• Joined AirAsia Berhad, Chief of Design Assurance Section, 2010
• Joined Airbus, as Field Services supporting airlines in Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea, 2013
• Promoted to Customer Support Director/Field Services Manager performing both commercial and technical role to airlines in SEA Region, 2018
• Joined AirAsia X Berhad, as Head of Engineering, 2022

Qualifications and Professional Membership:

• Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Tech, USA
• Airbus A330, A350 Type Trained