The folks taking Capital A to new heights

More: Funding Societies goes into Vietnam and YouTrip has a new corporate card offering [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter Hello {NAME} Travel is starting up again, and I’m excited to go abroad for the first time in over two years. I’ve already booked my first trip out of the country: I’m heading to Thailand in a few weeks, and I’ll be taking budget carrier AirAsia to get there. Like many other airlines, AirAsia - now known as Capital A - had a tough time over the last two years. In 2020, it had to let staff go, seek government aid, and restructure its debt to survive. The firm also rebranded by changing its name and diversified its offerings by developing its own super app and going into tech. But now that travel is making a comeback, things are looking up for the company. However, Capital A has faced some hurdles recently, such as [a funding setback]( a few months ago. The consortium led by its e-wallet unit, BigPay, also [failed to secure]( a digital banking license in Malaysia. As Capital A seeks to soar again, who are the crew taking it to new heights? That’s what we’ll explore today. -- Stefanie  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Org chart: The C-suites powering Capital A]( We look at the captains steering Capital A as it pivots from being a discount airline to a diversified tech group. ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE MAIN EVENT  To further support our mission to serve Asia's tech community, this year's flagship Product Development Conference is FREE for everyone! Come and connect with product leaders around the globe on how to build high-growth products. Notable speakers include leads from GoTo Financial, Sayurbox, and Xendit: 1. 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