Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has been appointed to the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) during its 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

He will serve a three-year term until 2029, joining global industry leaders in providing strategic oversight and policy direction for IATA. In this capacity, he will contribute to guiding the association's industry committees and subsidiary bodies on critical issues shaping the future of global aviation.

Non-Executive Director of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad and Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Dato' Amirul Feisal bin Wan Zahir, said “On behalf of the Board and management of MAG, I would like to congratulate Captain Nasaruddin on this well-deserved appointment to the IATA Board of Governors. His appointment is a testament to his deep expertise, leadership, and long-standing contributions to the aviation industry. I am confident that he will bring valuable insight and perspective to the Board, further strengthening Malaysia's voice in global aviation and supporting the continued advancement of the industry.”

Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), added,“I am deeply honoured to be appointed to the IATA Board of Governors. This appointment carries both privilege and responsibility, particularly at a critical time for global aviation. I look forward to working alongside fellow Governors to contribute meaningfully to strategic dialogue and policy direction that will strengthen industry resilience, accelerate innovation, and advance a more sustainable and connected future for air transport worldwide.”

Captain Nasaruddin also currently serves as Chairman of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Executive Committee and is a member of the oneworld Governance Board.

With more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Captain Nasaruddin began his career with Malaysia Airlines and has since held various leadership roles, including Co-Chairman of the Asia and Australasia Human Factors Safety Information Network, and Innovation Garage Director in collaboration with Khazanah Nasional and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.