PETALING JAYA: Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, president and group CEO of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has been appointed to the board of governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) during its 82nd annual general meeting (AGM) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He will serve a three-year term until 2029, joining global industry leaders in providing strategic oversight and policy direction for IATA. In this capacity, he will contribute to guiding the association’s industry committees and subsidiary bodies on critical issues shaping the future of global aviation.
MAG Bhd and Malaysia Airlines Bhd non-executive director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir said Nasaruddin’s appointment is a testament to his deep expertise, leadership, and long-standing contributions to the aviation industry.
“I am confident that he will bring valuable insight and perspective to the board, further strengthening Malaysia’s voice in global aviation and supporting the continued advancementof the industry,” he added.
Nasaruddin said that he was honoured to be appointed to the IATA board of governors as the appointment carries both privilege and responsibility, particularly at a critical time for global aviation.
“I look forward to working alongside fellow governors to contribute meaningfully to strategic dialogue and policy direction that will strengthen industry resilience, accelerate innovation, and advance a moresustainable and connected future for air tair transport worldwide,” he added.
Nasaruddin also currently serves as chairman of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines executive committee and is a member of the governance board of the global airline alliance, oneworld.
With more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Nasaruddin began his career with Malaysia Airlines and has since held various leadership roles, including co-chairman of the Asia and Australasia Human Factors Safety Information Network, and Innovation Garage director in collaboration with Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.
