Capital A today announced the departure of Aireen Omar, marking the conclusion of her remarkable 20-year career driving innovation, growth and digital transformation across the Group’s aviation and technology businesses.
Aireen joined AirAsia as Head of Corporate Finance, where she led aircraft financing and procurement, treasury, investor relations, and key joint ventures that supported the airline’s strategic expansion across Asean. She later became Executive Director and CEO of AirAsia Berhad, becoming one of the first female airline CEOs in Asia and steering the airline through some of its strongest-performing years from 2012 to 2017.
Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said, “Aireen has been a pivotal leader in the Group’s evolution into a digital-first organisation, spearheading technology and transformation initiatives across the Group. I thank her for the immense passion and hard work she has poured into the company over the past two decades and wish her all the best in her next chapter.”
In 2023, Aireen was appointed President of Capital A’s Investment and Ventures division, where she led venture building and strategic investments. Most recently, she served as Group CEO of BigPay, championing its product innovation, regional expansion and continued growth across Asean.
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