Mumbai: Ex-chairman of Tata group Ratan Tata will serve as the chief advisor to the AirAsia India's board. The airline's group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes tweeted today about selection of Tata as the advisor. The airline will announce appointment of the chairman for its planned domestic airline in a day or two.
Fernandes said the airline's chairman is " someone who has redefined many parts of India. A towering man who brings unbelievable experience to the AiraAsia India board.''
"I am pleased to announce Ratan Tata as the chief advisor to the board of Airasia India. A legend in every sense. Building a powerful team,'' Fernandes tweeted on Sunday. "Persuading Mr Tata to be advisor has not been easy. Critical we have someone of his massive experience to help me chart Airasia India.'' he added.
Fernandes was keen that Tata, who is a keen aviator himself, take up the post of chairman. The former Tata group chairman had paved the way for creation of a joint venture partnership between AirAisa, Arun Bhatia of Telestra Tradeplace and the Mumbai-based conglomerate.
16/06/13 PTI/Business Standard
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Fernandes said the airline's chairman is " someone who has redefined many parts of India. A towering man who brings unbelievable experience to the AiraAsia India board.''
"I am pleased to announce Ratan Tata as the chief advisor to the board of Airasia India. A legend in every sense. Building a powerful team,'' Fernandes tweeted on Sunday. "Persuading Mr Tata to be advisor has not been easy. Critical we have someone of his massive experience to help me chart Airasia India.'' he added.
Fernandes was keen that Tata, who is a keen aviator himself, take up the post of chairman. The former Tata group chairman had paved the way for creation of a joint venture partnership between AirAisa, Arun Bhatia of Telestra Tradeplace and the Mumbai-based conglomerate.
16/06/13 PTI/Business Standard
