Raya Airways names Lee Shashitheren as its new chief executive

Cargo airline Raya Airways has appointed Lee Shashitheren as its new executive director and chief executive officer.

Mr Shashitheren will start his new role next month and will replace Mohamad Najib Ishak who stepped down earlier this month.

Mr Shashitheren began his career in 1995 with Singapore Airlines Cargo. He subsequently held numerous other roles at IATA and Qatar Airways, where he was responsible for launching the airline’s Singapore office. Mr Shashitheren skills span commercial management, financial portfolios and operations.

Raya chairman Dr ...