AirAsia X appoints a new CFO for its Operations
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AirAsia X, The leading low-cost, long-haul carrier today appointed Wong Mee Yen as chief financial officer (CFO) effective Jan 1, 2018.
She is replacing outgoing CFO Cheok Huei Shian, who has led the AirAsia X finance team since Feb 25, 2015. Cheok, who is leaving the company to pursue personal interests, will continue with through December 2017 to ensure a smooth transition.
Wong will report directly to chief executive officer Benyamin Ismail and will be responsible for corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis as well as investor relations.
“We are pleased to bring back Mee Yen to join our management team at AirAsia X,” group CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said in a statement.
“She was part of the core team in the early days of AirAsia and has played an instrumental role in the success of AirAsia and getting the company listed on the Bursa Malaysia,” Kamarudin said.
he also thanked Cheok for her contributions towards realising the company’s transformation.
“Her hard work helped us to return to the black, and she will always be the paragon of an Allstar to us,” Kamarudin said.
Wong was with AirAsia between 2004 and 2007 as group financial controller. Prior to AirAsia X, she was chief financial officer (MRT project) at LMG Rail Car Sdn Bhd.
Questions & Answers
Q.What responsibilities will the new CFO, Wong Mee Yen, have at AirAsia X?
What responsibilities will the new CFO, Wong Mee Yen, have at AirAsia X?
Wong Mee Yen will be responsible for corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis. She will also manage investor relations for the airline. She will report directly to the chief executive officer.
Q.When did the outgoing CFO, Cheok Huei Shian, start her role at AirAsia X?
When did the outgoing CFO, Cheok Huei Shian, start her role at AirAsia X?
Cheok Huei Shian led the AirAsia X finance team since February 25, 2015. She will continue with the company through December 2017 to ensure a smooth transition of duties.
Q.What was Wong Mee Yen's role before joining AirAsia X?
What was Wong Mee Yen's role before joining AirAsia X?
Prior to her appointment at AirAsia X, Wong Mee Yen was the chief financial officer (MRT project) at LMG Rail Car Sdn Bhd. She had also previously worked with AirAsia as group financial controller.
Q.Why is Cheok Huei Shian leaving her position at AirAsia X?
Why is Cheok Huei Shian leaving her position at AirAsia X?
Cheok Huei Shian is leaving the company to pursue personal interests. The group CEO thanked her for her contributions, including helping the company return to profitability during her tenure.
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