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08 December 2017

AirAsia has appointed actress and entrepreneur Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor as its non-executive independent director.


AirAsia appoints Neelofa as non-executive independent director



PETALING JAYA: AirAsia has appointed actress and entrepreneur Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (pix) as its non-executive independent director.

The appointment was unanimously approved by the board members.

"The board members and I are delighted to welcome Neelofa onboard as non-executive independent director. She is a great addition to the board," said AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes in a statement on Friday.

"Her experience as an entrepreneur, a brand creator and an industry disruptor will be invaluable to AirAsia, and she will be able to provide fresh insights into our business as we transform into a digital airline," said Fernandes.






"Her reputation as Malaysia’s leading businesswomen, one of the few Malaysians named by Forbes Asia in their 30 Under 30, and her track record in championing women in business is an inspiration to us. I look forward to working with Neelofa," he said.

Neelofa said that she is "delighted" to take on the challenge as non-executive independent director and to join the AirAsia family.

"This is not only an achievement for me, but for all women out there. For the past seven years, I have explored both the entertainment and business industries which have presented me with so many opportunities to grow and to transform," she said.

"I’m excited to take on this brand new role, to challenge myself to go further and also to grow as a person.

"I am also excited to represent the Gen Y and our insights for the business. Thank you again AirAsia and I can’t wait to fly together with you," said Neelofa.

Neelofa, a successful celebrity turned entrepreneur, has successfully built a business empire centred around the Naelofar Hijab brand.

The brand of Muslim headscarves was reportedly on track to rake in RM200mil in sales this year.

Naelofar Hijab is available in 37 countries, including the US, UK, France, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Brunei.

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia on Friday (Dec 8), AirAsia announced the resignation of Aireen Omar and Tharumalingam Kanagalingam from the board to allow for more independent directors in order to enhance corporate governance and compliance.

This is in accordance to the newly-released Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) by The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

This move will also enable Aireen and Tharumalingam to focus on the transformation and ambitious growth plans for the company.


Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/12/08/neelofa-airasia-non-executive-director/#GIp1jIgEcw6WBucL.99

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Aireen Omar remains as the chief executive officer of the low-cost carrier.
Aireen Omar remains as the chief executive officer of the low-cost carrier.

KUALA LUMPUR: Aireen Omar has relinquished her board position as an director of AirAsia
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 but she will remain as the chief executive officer of the low-cost carrier.

It announced on Friday her resignation takes effect on the same day.

“Despite relinquishing the board position, Aireen will retain her current executive position and is one of the principal officers of AirAsia,” it said.

AirAsia explained it continues to enhance its governance by instituting several changes including that of its board composition. 

“The latest change will see the majority of the board being represented by independent, non-executive directors and also the diversity in professional background and work experience of its members,” it said.

Meanwhile, AirAsia announced that actress and TV host Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor has been appointed independent director.

It said Neelofa has been at the helm of NH Prima Sdn Bhd for the last three years as its director. 

Under her leadership, the brand Naelofar Hijab is sold in more than 23 countries including Brunei, Indonesia, Australia, UAE, United Kingdom and Europe.

It also said Neelofa, as an actress and TV host, had acted in a number of blockbuster movies and hosted popular TV shows. 

“She had also produced her own reality TV show. Neelofa has a strong presence on social media with more than five million followers on Instagram,” it added.

AirAsia also announced that Tharumalingam a/l Kanagalingam has resigned as a non-independent director.

“Despite relinquishing the board position, Tharumalingam will retain his current executive position and is one of the principal officers of AirAsia,” it said.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/12/08/aireen-resigns-as-airasia-director-neelofa-joins-board/#ZGSyyR8Q5cAy3zBi.99

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