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Change in Principal Officer

AIRASIA X BERHAD

Date of change	19 Jan 2026
Name	ENCIK AHMAD AL FAROUK BIN AHMAD KAMAL
Age	45
Gender	Male
Nationality	Malaysia
Type of change	Appointment
Designation	Others

Qualifications

No	Qualifications	Major/Field of Study	Institute/University	Additional Information
	Degree	Bachelor of Science in Economics	London School of Economics and Political Science
	Masters	Master of Science in Finance and Economics	London School of Economics and Political Science

Working experience and occupation

En. Ahmad Al Farouk bin Ahmad Kamal ("En. Farouk") joined the AirAsia Aviation Group as Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") (Corporate), effective 8 January 2024. His key priorities are to lead the Corporate portfolio, covering Finance, Corporate Finance, Aircraft Leasing, Legal, Investor Relations, and Strategy. He also provides oversight of Internal Audit and Risk Management for the Aviation Group.

In his expanded role as Deputy Group CEO, AirAsia X Berhad, he will also oversee the Group's Operations function.

En. Farouk has over 20 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, equity research, and equity trading. He has worked at leading global financial institutions including Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan, and Credit Suisse. Prior to joining AirAsia, he served as CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Urusharta Jamaah, a Government-Linked Investment Company (GLIC), where he was responsible for managing and rehabilitating assets valued at over RM10 billion.

Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any)

Nil

Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer

Nil

Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer

Nil

Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries

Nil

Remarks :

En. Ahmad Al Farouk bin Ahmad Kamal was appointed as the Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia X Berhad with effect from 19 January 2026.

Announcement Info

Company Name	AIRASIA X BERHAD
Stock Name	AAX
Date Announced	19 Jan 2026
Category	Change in Principal Officer
Reference Number	C04-14112025-00005

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