Tony Fernandes

One of Asia’s most recognisable entrepreneurs, Tony Fernandes is best known for co-founding low-cost carrier AirAsia with Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and democratising air travel in the region. Since 2018, Fernandes has been spearheading a digital transformation of his businesses, launching AirAsia’s super app in October 2020, a comprehensive travel and lifestyle platform which offers flights, hotels, e-hailing services, food, groceries, and health products. He is currently the CEO of Capital A, an investment holding company with a diverse portfolio of synergistic businesses, including fintech BigPay and logistics venture Teleport.

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