In 2007, at the age of 36, Azran was appointed founding CEO of AirAsia X, the world’s pioneer low-cost long-haul airline. He led the development of AirAsia X’s business model to break many long-haul airline conventions. Azran currently chairs the Advisory Board for the Asia Business Centre, Curtin Business School in Australia, and holds board positions with PT XL Axiata in Indonesia and Apex Investment Services in Malaysia. He also advises start-ups and high- growth businesses through Endeavor Malaysia, Kairos Society, and the Cyberview.
Most businesses and organizations today face the onslaught of disruptive forces: of market liberalization, rapid technology advances, changing consumer behaviors, and new threats from non-traditional competitors.
In this unique masterclass Azran Osman-Rani, a successful entrepreneur himself, shares his secrets of success. In particular, you will witness the story of how unprecedented innovation in product development and management practices led AirAsia X to become one of the most successful low-cost airlines in the world.
Azran’s energetic, humorous and interactive masterclass uses his real- life experiences in revolutionizing a traditional ‘old economy’ airline industry, combined with his business development work in the ‘new economy’ media and technology sectors.