Aireen Omar’s Departure Marks a New Chapter for Capital A

AirAsia parent company Capital A announced the departure of Aireen Omar from the company after a stellar two-decade run.
Throughout her tenure, Omar has played an instrumental role in driving innovation, growth, and digital transformation across various aviation and technology sectors within the Group.

Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes remarked on the occasion, stating: “Aireen has been a pivotal leader in the Group’s evolution into a digital-first organization, spearheading technology and transformation initiatives across the Group. I thank her for the immense passion and hard work she has put into the company over the past two decades and wish her all the best in her next chapter.”

A Storied 20 Years of Service

Omar’s career began with AirAsia as head of corporate finance, where she managed aircraft financing, procurement, treasury, investor relations, and key joint ventures that bolstered the airline’s strategic growth across ASEAN. She later rose to become executive director and CEO of AirAsia Berhad, making history as one of the first female airline CEOs in Asia during the airline’s peak performance years from 2012 to 2017.

In 2023, she took on the role of president of Capital A’s Investment and Ventures division, leading strategic investments and venture building. Most recently, she served as group CEO of BigPay, promoting innovation in products and expanding the brand across the ASEAN region.