Capital A announces departure of Aireen Omar after two decades of leadership and innovation

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.

End of a 20-Year Career:
Aireen Omar is stepping down after two decades of leadership at Capital A (parent company of AirAsia).

Career Journey:
- Joined AirAsia as Head of Corporate Finance, overseeing aircraft financing, procurement, treasury, and investor relations.
- Rose to become Executive Director and CEO of AirAsia Berhad, one of the first female airline CEOs in Asia, leading the airline through strong-performing years (2012–2017).

Leadership Impact:
- Spearheaded digital transformation and technology initiatives across the Group.
- Played a pivotal role in evolving Capital A into a digital-first organisation.

Recent Roles:
- In 2023, appointed President of Capital A’s Investment and Ventures division, driving venture building and strategic investments.
- Most recently served as Group CEO of BigPay, focusing on product innovation, regional expansion, and growth.

Tribute from Leadership:
CEO Tony Fernandes praised her as a “pivotal leader” who poured immense passion and hard work into the company, wishing her success in her next chapter.

🌟 Aireen Omar’s journey is remarkable—not only for her pioneering role as one of Asia’s first female airline CEOs, but also for her influence in shaping Capital A’s digital and financial strategies.