AirAsia has appointed Veranita Yosephine Sinaga as CEO of AirAsia Indonesia (PT Indonesia AirAsia).
Yosephine Sinaga will take over immediately in the role which was previously held by Dendy Kurniawan.
In the role, Yosephine Sinaga will be responsible for the company’s airline operations in Indonesia, delivering on its mission to keep flying affordable.
Working with government and industry stakeholders, Yosephine Sinaga will also play an integral role in leading local transformation efforts as the company expands beyond air transport to offer travel and lifestyle services, as well as financial services.
Commenting on the results, AirAsia Group President Bo Lingam said: “Veranita is the right person to lead AirAsia Indonesia into the future, given her exceptional commercial acumen, distinctive leadership and collaborative spirit. Indonesia remains at the heart of our Asean strategy, and now more than ever, we remain committed to supporting tourism and economic drivers in the region by providing affordable air connectivity.
"I am confident she will strengthen our foothold in Asean’s largest market. I want to thank Dendy for his hard work in steering AirAsia Indonesia towards profitability and continuing to expand our international network during his three years as CEO.”
Yosephine Sinaga joined AirAsia Indonesia as Deputy CEO in July 2019, bringing with her more than 18 years of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales experience. Prior to joining AirAsia, Yosephine Sinaga served as Sales Director at Kraft Heinz Indonesia, where she led and orchestrated multiple commercial growth initiatives.
Commenting on her appointment, Yosephine Sinaga said: “AirAsia has always been about making the impossible possible, and to join as one of the air transport industry’s few female leaders is a great honour.
"I could not be more proud to be part of AirAsia’s living embodiment of giving people the opportunity to dream. I look forward to working with our amazing Allstars and together, writing the next chapter of the company’s growth story in Indonesia.”