CHAIRMAN The Chairman leads the Board in the effective discharge of its role. The Chairman also monitors the workings of the Board and the conduct of Board meetings to ensure all relevant issues for the effective running of Capital A’s business are on the meeting agenda. The Chairman ensures that quality information to facilitate decision-making is delivered to Board members in a timely manner. The Chairman encourages all Directors to play an active role in Board activities, including leading Board meetings and discussions, and allowing dissenting views to be freely expressed. The Chairman manages the interface between the Board and the Management and ensures that appropriate steps are taken to provide effective communication with stakeholders and that their views are communicated to the Board as a whole. The Chairman also chairs the general meetings of shareholders of Capital A. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The CEO leads the senior management team which assists him in the management and business operations of the Company and the Group. He provides direction for managing strategic business development as well as high value and high impact investments within the Group in accordance with the business plans and within the budgets approved by the Board. He also focuses on talent and succession for the senior management team to ensure optimal performance, and ensures that a strong, positive and unique culture exists and becomes a strategic advantage for the Group. SENIOR MANAGEMENT The Board is assisted by the senior management of the Company which comprises senior employees holding the positions of CEO, President (Aviation), President (Commercial), President (Ventures), Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director of Asia Aviation Capital Limited and CEO of AirAsia Shared Services (AASEA). Led by the CEO, the senior management is responsible for managing the Company’s business and implementing the Board’s strategies, policies and decisions. Relevant members of the senior management are also invited to attend Board and/or committee meetings to advise and provide clarification on items in the agenda as and when required. COMPANY SECRETARY The Board is regularly updated by the Company Secretary on changes in relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, particularly in areas relating to the duties and disclosure obligations of the Directors. The Company Secretary also facilitates the communication of key decisions and policies between the Board, Committees and senior management. 1 6 6 C A P I T A L A B E R H A D Corporate Governance Overview Statement (cont’d.)
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