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Tony Fernandes

Chief Executive Officer, Capital A

Last reviewed 11 September 2026

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Tony Fernandes at the WTTC Global Summit, 27 April 2017. Archival conference photograph. Photo by World Travel & Tourism Council. Source · CC BY 2.0. Resized; display crops may vary. The photograph retains its stated licence.

Professional overview

Tony Fernandes is chief executive officer of Capital A, the travel and digital businesses group associated with AirAsia. Capital A now focuses on aircraft maintenance through Asia Digital Engineering, logistics through Teleport, the AirAsia MOVE travel platform, Santan food services and the AirAsia Next brand business. Its current structure follows the disposal of its airline operations into a consolidated airline group, with Capital A retaining a minority investment. Fernandes moved into aviation after a career in the music industry and was involved in the acquisition of AirAsia in 2001. His professional work connects the development of low-cost travel with businesses that provide distribution, engineering, logistics and other services around the travel market.

Current public business roles

  • Current
    Chief Executive Officer, Capital A

Career & business timeline

  • 2001
    Moved into aviation through the AirAsia acquisition.

Latest coverage

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Official sources & further reading

  1. Capital A — About Capital A (primary)accessed 2026-09-11Supports: Current CEO role and post-disposal business structure.
  2. GE — Working Capital: How Betting On A Maverick Made AirAsia Soar (primary)accessed 2026-09-11Supports: Financing partner account of 2001 acquisition and music-industry background.

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