Our take on those who made the news in 2011 and those who will count in 2012
, Which he helmed from 1994 to 2010.During Ahmad Jauhari's tenure, Malakoff grew by leaps and bounds. Although he has limited experience in aviation, those who know him say that isn't going to be any significant disadvantage to his ability to turn around MAS.
Still, going by recent media reports, he has yet to impress MAS observers with his business plans for the national carrier. Research analysts have voiced concern over the lack of critical details on the execution aspect of the proposed turnaround plan.
Ahmad Jauhari recently unveiled a plan that entailed cutting unprofitable routes, spinning off its ancillary units, exploring joint ventures with other airlines, and launching a regional carrier in a bid for MAS to return to profitability by 2013.
MAS, which will focus on offering premium air services, has targeted a net loss of RM165mil for 2012. It hopes to report a net profit of RM900mil by 2016.
Ahmad Jauhari also recently admitted that MAS
