Annual Report 2019

JUN AIDA COO, AirAsia Japan Japanese Jun Aida, male, 59, is responsible for the Group’s airline operations in Japan and its future growth. As Representative Director and COO of AirAsia Japan effective 1 January 2020, in addition to being an experienced aircraft engineer and executive manager, Jun brings extensive management experience across various industries. Jun joined AirAsia Group as Senior Advisor in 2017. Prior to joining AirAsia, he was Managing Director of Phoenix Resort Co, Ltd besides holding senior management roles in various multinational companies including Capcom U.S.A., Square U.S.A. and GAGA Communications. Jun holds a Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Engineering from Northrop University in the US as well as aircraft mechanic and private pilot licenses from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 07 MICHAEL ZHOU HU CEO, AirAsia Greater China Chinese Michael Zhou, male, 48, was appointed as AirAsia Greater China CEO in June 2020, overseeing all aspects of operations within the Greater China region. AirAsia is the largest foreign low cost carrier in both mainland China and Macau SAR by flight frequency. AirAsia operates more than 800 flights per week in mainland China, connecting 57 international routes and 22 destinations. On a weekly basis, 81 flights are operated in the Macau SAR while 88 flights are operated in the Hong Kong SAR. Michael has more than 20 years of leadership experience in general management, government relations, commercial and business development for various multinational companies, including General Motors, Johnson Controls and General Electric, with excellent track record of growing and turning around businesses. Prior to AirAsia China, Michael was a Senior Director for Honeywell International Inc, overseeing corporate development as well as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for APAC and China. His outstanding performance led to Michael being promoted to the position of Global General Manager for Honeywell Logistics Tech Co Ltd based in Malaysia, leading the startup platform for two years, before joining AirAsia in October 2019 as CEO of AirAsia China. Michael holds an MBA from Loyola University Chicago, US, and a BSc from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China. 08 JUN MICHAEL AIRLINE CEOs (CONT’D) 62 MORE THAN JUST AN AIRLINE >