The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has announced the promotion of Leslie Thng to Executive Vice President, effective 1 July 2024. Thng, 50, will continue to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Scoot, SIA’s low-cost carrier subsidiary. He will report to SIA CEO Mr. Goh Choon Phong and the Board of Budget Aviation Holdings, the holding company for Scoot. The SIA Group’s decision to promote from within underscores its commitment to leveraging experienced internal talent to drive growth and innovation. Thng’s promotion is seen as a strategic move to fortify the Group’s leadership and maintain its competitive edge in the global aviation industry.
Leslie Thng’s journey with Singapore Airlines began in 1999. He has since held several key positions, including Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to his current role, Thng was the CEO of Vistara, SIA’s joint venture with Tata Sons in India, from October 2017 to December 2021. Before his tenure at Vistara, he served as Scoot’s Chief Commercial Officer from May 2016 to October 2017 and was the Chief Executive of SIA’s former regional carrier, SilkAir, from August 2012 to May 2016.