Working Experience

Tan Sri Jamaludin (Male), Malaysian, aged 67, has over 40 years of executive experience in the IT and telecommunications industries, of which 27 years were spent as CEO. He retired in 2021 and remains active in non-executive roles across various sectors. He has led the public listings of three multi-billion-dollar companies.

On 24 February 2026, Tan Sri Jamaludin was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, and was redesignated as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Company on 6 March 2026.

He was Group CEO of Axiata Group (2008-2020), CEO of Maxis Communications (1998-2007), Managing Director of Digital Equipment Corporation Malaysia (1993-1997), and held multiple roles at IBM Malaysia (1981-1993).

He is currently Chairman of QSR Brands Holdings and a Board member of ICDM, as well as two public-listed companies in Australia, SEEK Ltd and NEXTDC Ltd. He also serves as Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

Previously, he served as Chairman of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited and Prasarana Malaysia, and Director of Sunway Berhad. He was a member of the Economic Action Council and the Digital Economy Council, both chaired by the then Prime Minister.

He has a strong track record in scaling businesses, public listings, and large-scale transformations. He brings strong strategic vision, particularly in managing complex, technology-driven organisations. He has extensive regional leadership experience across Asean, South Asia, and Australia, demonstrating high agility across industries, roles, countries, and cultures, and is highly experienced in governance. He has a deep passion for people, talent development, diversity, and national-level initiatives.

Tan Sri Jamaludin has received local and international recognition, including the GSM Association Chairman's Award and an Honorary Doctorate in Management from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

His board experience spans non-independent, independent, and chairman roles across public-listed companies, private entities, and government-linked corporations, including very large, complex, and mostly regulated organisations, with significant international exposure.

Working Experience

Dato' Fam (Male), Malaysian, aged 65, was appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 24 March 2008. He was redesignated as Non-Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman on 8 September 2023 and subsequently appointed as Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 18 December 2023. On 6 March 2026, he was redesignated as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. Dato' Fam is also a member of the Company's Safety Review Board.

He received his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Malaya in 1986 and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Liverpool, England in 1989. Upon obtaining his Certificate of Legal Practice in 1990, he has been practising law since 1991 and is currently a Senior Partner at Messrs Gan & Zul.

Dato' Fam sat on the Board of Trustees of Yayasan PEJATI from 1996 to 2007. Since 2001, he has served as a legal advisor to the Chinese Guilds and Association and charitable organisations such as Yayasan SSL Haemodialysis Centre in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. He was the Honorary Advisor of the Perlis Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Council Member of International Commercial Dispute Prevention & Settlement Organisation (ICDPASO).

He also serves as a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of Capital A Berhad, Director of Teleport Everywhere Pte. Ltd. and Director of Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd and Malaysia-China Business Council.

Working Experience

Datuk Kamarudin (Male), Malaysian, aged 64, is the co-founder of the Company. Datuk Kamarudin was appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 6 June 2006. He was appointed as the Chairman of the Board on 3 February 2010 till 3 March 2011. Datuk Kamarudin was redesignated as the Non-Independent Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer on 30 January 2015. On 1 November 2018, he was redesignated as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director. Datuk Kamarudin was redesignated as a Non-Independent Executive Director of the Company on 2 May 2024.

In December 2001, Datuk Kamarudin, together with Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, Allahyarham Dato' Pahamin Ab Rajab and Dato' Abdul Aziz bin Abu Bakar acquired struggling domestic airline AirAsia. With the help of Conor McCarthy, they relaunched it as a pioneer of budget travel in Asia, building AirAsia into the world's best low-cost carrier.

Prior to setting up the Company, Datuk Kamarudin worked at Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank from 1988 to 1993 as a Portfolio Manager, managing both institutional and high net-worth individual clients' investment funds. In 1994, he was appointed as Executive Director of Innosabah Capital Management Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Innosabah Securities Sdn. Bhd. He subsequently acquired the shares of the joint venture partner of Innosabah Capital Management Sdn. Bhd., which was later renamed Intrinsic Capital Management Sdn. Bhd.

He received the Darjah Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), which carries the title Datuk, from the Malaysian King in November 2013. Datuk Kamarudin is the Non-Independent Executive Chairman of Capital A Berhad and he is also a Director of the Selangor (Red Giants) Football Club.

Working Experience

Ms. Chin (Female), Malaysian, aged 55, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 1 December 2022. She is the Chairperson of the Risk Management and Sustainability Committee of the Company. She is also a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.

Ms. Chin holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Victoria, Canada, and a Senior Executive Master of Business Administration from the Melbourne Business School. She is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

She has extensive experience in Digital Transformation, Strategic Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship. She had successfully implemented Financial Inclusion for migrant workers and refugees, digitalised Compliance Audit Tool for industry best practice standards, developed a world-first Data Security & Access Control token with built-in RFID, designed the Digital ID blueprint for the first Multi-Application National ID Card in the world, delivered Labuan Halal Hub and National Food Traceability platform, and more. She is well-versed in technology valuation and acquisition. She raised the highest tech startup fund in Asia during the Asian Financial Crisis and was the first in Malaysia to receive funding from Draper Investment.

She is actively involved in mentoring startups and young environmental innovators. She has been a Coach for more than a dozen High Growth Startups in Malaysia. She is currently a Mentor of the beVisioneers Global Fellowship by the Mercedes-Benz and a Mentor of the MentorLink Mentorship Program by the Melbourne Business School.

Ms. Chin is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of MBM Resources Berhad and Tomei Consolidated Berhad.

Working Experience

Dato' Mutalib (Male), Malaysian, aged 64, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 29 September 2023. He is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Risk Management and Sustainability Committee of the Company.

Dato' Mutalib graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration, from Governors State University, Illinois in the United States of America.

Dato' Mutalib started his career at the Chase Manhattan Bank in 1985 as a Credit Analyst and has extensive exposure in both Commercial and Investment Banking. He was Vice President, Investment Banking at Chase Manhattan Bank from 1994 to 2000. He moved into the public sector and served various Ministries including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications and Ministry of Work between 2000 to 2011. In 2011, he was tasked to set up a new Government housing agency, Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia or PR1MA and served as its Chief Executive Officer until January 2019.

Dato' Mutalib has also served the MARA Council and was a Board member of Bank Rakyat and Non-Executive Chairman of Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad and Icon Offshore Berhad. He is presently the Independent Non- Executive Director of Prolintas Managers Sdn. Bhd. and Ekuinas Berhad respectively.

Working Experience

Dato' Sri Mohammed Shazalli (Male), Malaysian, aged 64, was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 29 September 2023. He is the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Safety Review Board. Dato' Sri Mohammed Shazalli is also a member of the Risk Management and Sustainability Committee and Audit Committee of the Company.

Dato' Sri Mohammed Shazalli holds a Bachelor of Science (Marketing) from Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana and a Master of Business Administration from St. Louis University, Missouri in the United States of America. He spent his early education in MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) and University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Perlis.

He began his career with Unilever, Malaysian Tobacco Company and British American Tobacco Company, both in Malaysia and the United Kingdom focusing on strengthening their brands from 1987 to 1996 before joining ASTRO in 1996 as the Marketing Director for two (2) years where he pioneered the launch of ASTRO digital satellite services in Malaysia. He then expanded his horizon and became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NTV7, Malaysia's seventh terrestrial TV station, for eight (8) years since its launch in 1998.

Dato' Sri Mohammed Shazalli also brings extensive directorship experience, where he was previously the regional CEO and Corporate Executive Vice President for Axiata Group Berhad's South East Asia operations, after being promoted from his previous position as the CEO and director of Celcom Axiata Berhad, a position he held from 1 September 2005 until 31 August 2016.

Dato' Sri Mohammed Shazalli was the Group Managing Director and CEO of Telekom Malaysia Berhad as well as a consultant at Strategic Brand Resources & Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. prior to his appointment as Group Managing Director of Boustead Holdings Berhad on 1 December 2020.

Dato' Sri Mohammed Shazalli had also served as Chairman of PR1MA Communication Sdn. Bhd. and Pharmaniaga Sdn. Bhd. and also a Board member of Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines System Berhad. He was also one of the seven (7) members in the task force led by the Performance Management & Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) to oversee Proton Holdings Berhad's transformation plan.

Working Experience

Datuk Dr. Hj. Mazlan (Male), Malaysian, aged 56, is currently the Executive Chairman of FCA Capital Sdn Bhd and Capital Investment Bank (Labuan) Limited. He also serves on the boards of various companies including APEX Securities Berhad and Pacific Trustees Islamic Berhad, and holds multiple advisory roles across corporate, governmental, and non-governmental organisations. His current involvements include serving as a member of the Special Task Force on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), the Operations Review Panel of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), and as an EXCO Council Member of both the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).

Datuk Dr. Hj. Mazlan has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, where he served in various capacities at the Central Bank of Malaysia. His responsibilities included strategic planning, human resource management, branch operations, financial intelligence, financial crime enforcement, strategic security management, and the preparation of policy and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Oversees AirAsia X's operations and governance, ensuring a culture of excellence and integrity across all aspects of the business
• Appointed CEO in 2015 to lead the Company's turnaround, executing a comprehensive transformation plan that laid the foundation for AirAsia X's renewed business model
• Steers the development and execution of high-impact business strategies of AirAsia X with the endorsement of the Board
• Leads critical corporate initiatives in the post-pandemic era, including the successful 2021 Debt Restructuring, the upliftment from PN17 status in 2023, and most recently, the proposed strategic acquisitions of the AirAsia airline entities— positioning AirAsia X for sustainable expansion and growth for years to come

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
• Awarded Best IR Professional by Bursa's MIRA (2011–2012) and by Corporate Governance Asia for four consecutive years (2011–2014)
• 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

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

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, Inflight Operations, Safety and Security

Experience

• 54 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
• Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society ("RCS")
• Cadet/apprentice Technical Services in-house training with Malaysia-Singapore Airlines, 1971/72
• Type-rated Approvals from Qantas and Air New Zealand, 1971

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

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

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)

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Group's legal landscape by providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice to the Board of Directors and senior management.
• Primary legal advisor for AirAsia X, leading negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, driving commercially sound outcomes while mitigating risk.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Manages the Legal Department, providing leadership, guidance, and strategic direction.
• Collaborates closely with external counsel and advisers to ensure efficient and effective legal solutions to support the Group's business objectives.

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 Group, 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
• Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health, King's College London (2024)

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