AirAsia India board has approved and appointed a CEO

AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes said the AirAsia India board has approved and appointed a CEO. He tweeted (21-Apr-2013): "The board of Airasia India has approved and appointed a Ceo for Airasia India. He will be a revelation. Thrilled to have him on board." He, however, did not identify the person with the tweet reportedly in response to reports in the media indicating the carrier had not yet appointed a CEO. On 05-Mar-2013, Mr Fernandes tweeted he had "selected the CEO for AirAsia India. A very smart boy from the South, Madras. An amazing CV…will impress all."