Bangladesh, June 3 -- PAL chair and CEO Lucio C. Tan welcomed the appointments, saying Chua's business leadership experience and Izham's global aviation expertise will be invaluable as the airline pursues sustainable growth, strengthens governance, and expands its international connectivity.

Chua chairs the Makati Business Club and previously served as country chairman of Shell Philippines. He brings decades of leadership experience spanning energy, technology, banking, manufacturing, and education, offering PAL a governance perspective that extends well beyond aviation.

Izham is widely regarded as one of Southeast Asia's most seasoned aviation executives. He spent over 40 years with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of...