Change of guard as new CEO takes Malaysia Airports’ reins

The new Director and Chairman of Malaysia Airports is YAM Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Zainol Anwar Ibni Syed Putra Jamalullail, who took over from Tan Sri Dr Wan Abdul Aziz, who has served in the position for the last five years.

Commenting on the contribution made by its former chairman, Malaysia Airports said: “Tan Sri Dr Wan Abdul Aziz has held the position for five years and during his stewardship has seen to the company’s significant achievements such as the successful opening of klia2 and full acquisition of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Turkey – as well as the opening of Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA as a catalyst to KLIA Aeropolis.

“His guidance and commitment at the Board has also steered the company towards charting its next phase of growth in Malaysia Airports’ five-year business plan Runway to Success 2020 (RtS2020) and launching of the KLIA Aeropolis Master Plan.”

Adding his remarks at the end of his tenure at the airports company, Tan Sri Dr Wan Abdul Aziz said: “I believe Malaysia Airports has the capability to continue to create value for the ever-evolving aviation landscape – way into the future.

“I am also confident that it will continue to reap the success of its innovative plans and hard work. This is the right time for me to make way for another leader at the helm to pursue the company’s vision and steer it towards achieving even greater heights.”

The new incoming Chairman YAM Tan Sri Syed Zainol Anwar was formerly the Chairman of Nestlé (Malaysia).