PHAIRAT PORNPATHANANANGOON

General Manager, Thai AirAsia

From 2014 to 2020, Phairat served as the Chief Financial Officer for Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd., while also holding a Directorship within the company until 2022. His leadership during this period was instrumental in managing the financial strategy and corporate governance of the long-haul carrier.

In 2020, he became the Chief Financial Officer for Asia Aviation Plc. through 2026. Simultaneously, he served as the CFO and a Member of the Risk Management Committee for Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd., ensuring fiscal stability and robust risk oversight.

Throughout their tenure from 2014 to 2026, he has played a pivotal role in the financial evolution of the AirAsia brand in Thailand, specialising in financial management, board-level directorship and comprehensive risk mitigation across multiple aviation entities.