Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio is new chairman of AirAsia MOVE

Capital A’s online travel agency AirAsia Move announced that travel industry stalwart Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio is its new executive chairman.

Lefebvre d’Ovidio succeeds Kamarudin Meranun who played a key role in shaping AirAsia MOVE into a travel powerhouse within the ASEAN region.

Nevertheless, Meranun will remain actively engaged as a member of the board of directors for AirAsia MOVE, and as a strategic advisor to Capital A chief executive Tony Fernandes.

Meranun said of his successor: “We are thrilled about having him onboard, as he is a true visionary who has a deep understanding of the travel ecosystem. His global perspective and passion for innovation will be invaluable as AirAsia MOVE continues to lead in redefining travel in the digital age. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m excited to see where AirAsia MOVE will go under his chairmanship.”

In response, Lefebvre d’Ovidio said, “I am excited to take on this new role at AirAsia MOVE, a company that has already transformed how people across Asean experience travel. The digital transformation of travel is just beginning, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to lead such an innovative travel platform into the next phase of innovation and growth. As Chairman, I plan to focus on enhancing the user experience, driving personalised solutions, and fostering new partnerships to ensure AirAsia MOVE remains at the forefront of travel innovation. As a travel platform, AirAsia MOVE has steadily grown its portfolio from flights and hotels to bundled travel services and experiences, establishing itself as a leader in the ASEAN region. My appointment signals a renewed focus on leveraging global expertise to further enhance the platform’s offerings and expand its reach.” 

With decades of experience in the global travel industry and luxury hospitality, Lefebvre-d’Ovidio brings with him a wealth of knowledge and strategic insights, and his leadership in Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group and his influence on the broader luxury and personalised travel sector position him as a dynamic force to drive MOVE’s next chapter of growth.