The 40-year-old Aireen joined Air Asia in 2006 as the Director of Corporate Finance. During her service in that role, her portfolio quickly expanded to include the Treasury, Fuel Procurement and Investor Relations functions. Since then, she has carved an illustrious path for herself with the Malaysian airline that has entrenched itself as a leading regional aviation industry player. In the space of just six years, she has ascended within the group to achieve the coveted top spot when she was appointed AirAsia Berhad’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director in July 2012.

Prior to her appointment as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, she served as the Regional Head of Corporate Finance, Treasury and Investor Relations. She also serves as a member of the Safety Review Board.

In an environment of stiff and increasing competition in the aviation industry in the ASEAN region, Air Asia’s growth trajectory was mapped out in a plan driven by the leadership team of the airline’s founder Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes and his colleague Datuk Kamarudin Meranun. Aireen was an integral member of this leadership team that was responsible for mapping out the airline’s growth. She was also crucial in the implementation of the company’s strategies. She is credited with having played a critical role in the journey of Air Asia’s transformation into becoming one of the biggest and most prevalent low-cost carriers in Asia.