This accolade, determined by industry experts, including airlines, lessors, banks, law firms, and other key stakeholders, is part of the annual industry poll conducted by Airline Economics.
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AirAsiaTony Fernandes was honored as the ‘Asia Pacific CEO of The Year’ at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 Asia Pacific Awards 2023 in Singapore. The chief executive officer of Capital A, the investment holding company overseeing AirAsia, AirAsia MOVE, Teleport, and Capital A aviation services group, received the prestigious award during the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific conference. The event, attended by approximately 700 aviation professionals, served as the backdrop for this recognition.
This accolade, determined by industry experts, including airlines, lessors, banks, law firms, and other key stakeholders, is part of the annual industry poll conducted by Airline Economics. The poll aims to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional leaders within the aviation sector.
Capital A’s executive chairman, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, extended congratulations to Tony Fernandes, emphasizing that the achievement reflects the collective hard work, resilience, and dedication of all Allstars across Capital A. He highlighted the timing of the recognition, coinciding with the industry’s resurgence post the global Covid-19 pandemic, underscoring the value delivered by the low-cost, value-driven aviation and travel services group. Looking forward, the commitment remains to provide an unparalleled customer experience while making positive contributions to the economy and the industry on both regional and global scales.
Airline Economics managing director Philip Tozer-Pennington expressed that Tony Fernandes’ acknowledgment as the Aviation 100 APAC CEO Of The Year is well-deserved. He praised Fernandes for his remarkable leadership and significant contributions to the aviation industry, noting the transformative impact on AirAsia, Capital A, and the broader aviation landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. The award serves as a testament to Fernandes’ outstanding achievements, and the industry takes pride in celebrating his success.
