Thai AirAsia picks Santisuk as new CEO

Thai AirAsia has announced leadership changes which see a new CE officer and his predecessor become executive chairman. Effective Monday, founding member and director for commercial operations Santisuk Klongchaiya took over as CEO of the no-frills carrier, according to Thai AirAsia statement issued on the same day. He replaced Tassapon Bijleveld, who became the executive chairman, supervising the executive board of the airline. The changes received full backing from the board and management directors, it added. "I assure that I am still a part of AirAsia," Tassapon said. "My focus will now be on the overall executive picture and the company's direction in seeking out new opportunities for sustainable growth."<br/>