Flying High, Tony Fernandes’ memoir records his growing years in Malaysia, his days of student in boarding school in United Kingdom, working with Warner Music Group and finally as chief of Air Asia. There were plenty of stories and memories.
His airline empire began, Tony Fernandes likes to say, with the purchase of a bankrupt company for less than a dollar. Now, after years of growth that made him the king of Asian budget travel, the flamboyant Malaysian businessman is facing the horror of the disappearance of an AirAsia jet with 162 people on board.
To the victors belongs the toil—at least when it comes to winning “The Apprentice.” Asian fans of the show were delighted when AXN released an Asian version of the episodic, cutthroat job application dressed up as a reality show. After the show’s CEO Tony Fernandes put 12 contestants—two of them Filipinos—through their paces, a victor finally emerged, and he’s Pinoy.
The longer you talk to AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes, the stronger the urge to hand in your resume and beg to work for him. His sharp mind, charisma and encouraging attitude towards his management team and staff make him the inevitable choice to assume Donald Trump’s big boss role in Asia’s version of “The Apprentice.”
