Ex-AirAsia executive joins Malaysia Airports as COO
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Malaysia Airport Holdings (MAHB) has appointed former AirAsia executive Mohammed Shukrie Mohammed Salleh as its new chief operating officer.
MAHB says that Shukrie will oversee strategies related to airport operations, safety and security, as well as planning and development.
Shukrie was formerly AirAsia Malaysia’s chief operating officer, before moving to the current position.
It is the second senior leadership appointment at the airport operator in 2019. In January, MAHB appointed its former finance chief Raja Azmi Raja Nazuddin as its chief executive.
On Twitter, AirAsia group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes lauded the move, saying that he was “thrilled” that Shukrie would be joining MAHB.
“He values partners, can communicate well and is a positive human being and a team player. These are qualities that have been lacking in MAHB so I’m sure with him there now things will improve,” he adds.
AirAsia and MAHB have been embroiled in a legal spat over passenger service charges and service levels at Kuala Lumpur International airport. MAHB has initiated court action against the budget carrier over unpaid passenger service charges, while the low-cost carrier then responded with a counter-claim against the airport operator and has been pushing for mediation.
MAHB manages 39 Malaysian airports, including those in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specific responsibilities will the new COO have at Malaysia Airports?
What specific responsibilities will the new COO have at Malaysia Airports?
Mohammed Shukrie Mohammed Salleh will oversee strategies related to airport operations, safety and security. He will also be responsible for planning and development initiatives at Malaysia Airport Holdings. These areas are central to the airport operator's overall strategy.
Q.Has there been any other recent senior leadership changes at Malaysia Airports?
Has there been any other recent senior leadership changes at Malaysia Airports?
Yes, this is the second senior leadership appointment at the airport operator in 2019. In January, MAHB appointed Raja Azmi Raja Nazuddin, its former finance chief, as its chief executive. These changes suggest a recent restructuring of the leadership team.
Q.What is the nature of the dispute between AirAsia and Malaysia Airports?
What is the nature of the dispute between AirAsia and Malaysia Airports?
AirAsia and MAHB are in a legal dispute over passenger service charges and service levels at Kuala Lumpur International airport. MAHB has initiated court action against AirAsia for unpaid charges, while AirAsia has filed a counter-claim and is seeking mediation.
Q.How many airports does Malaysia Airport Holdings manage in total?
How many airports does Malaysia Airport Holdings manage in total?
Malaysia Airport Holdings manages 39 Malaysian airports. These include major hubs such as those in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu, indicating a wide operational scope across the country. The number is quite substantial for a single operator.
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