AirAsia appoints Kris Taute to global communications role based in Kuala Lumpur

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AirAsia Australia PR and communications manager Kris Taute has moved to the airline’s Kuala Lumpur headquarters for a new global communications role.

Taute had joined Air Asia last year, moving from the New South Wales state government, having worked for both Transport for NSW and for the state tourism body.

In his new role as group manager communications for editorial, Taute will be responsible for the editorial communications of the airlines and its subsidiaries including AirAsia and AirAsia X group of airlines, as well as lifestyle brands such as AirAsia Big Loyalty, travel360.com, Vidi, BigPay, RedCargo Logistics, Rokki, and Ourshop.

In addition, Daphne Cheah is now ASEAN communications manager moving from a previous role as regional head green and sustainability.

Taute has been replaced by Sarah Quinn who moves from Destination NSW and takes charge as PR and communication manager for AirAsia Australia.

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Questions & Answers

What is Kris Taute's new position and where is it based?

Kris Taute has been appointed as the group manager communications for editorial. This new global role is based at AirAsia's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Which entities will Kris Taute's new role cover?

Taute will oversee editorial communications for AirAsia and AirAsia X group of airlines. His responsibilities also extend to lifestyle brands including AirAsia Big Loyalty, travel360.com, Vidi, BigPay, RedCargo Logistics, Rokki, and Ourshop.

Who has replaced Kris Taute in his previous role for AirAsia Australia?

Sarah Quinn has taken over as the PR and communications manager for AirAsia Australia. She previously worked at Destination NSW before moving to this position.

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