AirAsia Aviation Group announced the appointment of Riad Asmat to its board of advisers after he quit as chief executive officer of AirAsia Bhd (AirAsia Malaysia) effective December 31, 2023. His leadership has been instrumental in not only sustaining the airline during these unprecedented times but also in positioning it for a promising future in the post-pandemic landscape. Riad will also continue to be on the board of AirAsia Bhd and Ground Team Red, apart from providing consultancy work for Capital A Aviation Services.

Riad was appointed AirAsia Malaysia CEO on January 10, 2018.