Malaysia Airlines Appoints CEO For New Ground Handling Subsidiary

June 24, 2015
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has appointed Mohd Nadziruddin Mohd Basri as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malaysia Airlines Bhd's new subsidiary, MAB Ground Handling Services Sdn Bhd, effective Sept 1, 2015.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has appointed Mohd Nadziruddin Mohd Basri as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malaysia Airlines Bhd's new subsidiary, MAB Ground Handling Services Sdn Bhd, effective Sept 1, 2015.

"Nadziruddin brings with him over 20 years of experience in airline operations, investment and finance.

"In his new position, Nadziruddin will focus on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of ground handling services provided to our new airline's passengers and aircraft, as well as to third party airlines," MAS CEO Christoph Mueller said in a statement today.

Nadziruddin has been in MAS since late 2013 during which held the position of Chief Financial Officer until his appointment to lead the Restructuring Management Office as Chief Restructuring Officer in late 2014.

He had earlier served in MAS for six years as General Manager, Project Management and Assurance (2001-2004) and Senior General Manager, Airport Operations (2005-2007).

Nadziruddin holds a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics, and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

-- BERNAMA