Weng Wai Chia
About Weng Wai Chia
Weng Wai Chia serves as the Group Treasury at AirAsia since 2022, bringing extensive experience from his previous role as Treasury Analyst III at HP. He holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce from Monash University and an MBA from Strathclyde Business School.
Work at AirAsia
Weng Wai Chia has been serving as Group Treasury at AirAsia since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing the company's treasury functions, which include cash management, funding strategies, and financial risk management. His experience in treasury operations contributes to the financial stability and operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at HP
Before joining AirAsia, Weng Wai Chia worked at HP as Treasury Analyst III from 2016 to 2022. During his six years at HP in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he focused on various treasury-related tasks, including liquidity management and financial analysis. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in corporate finance and treasury management.
Education and Expertise
Weng Wai Chia holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce with a focus on Economics, Banking, and Finance from Monash University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Strathclyde Business School from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he participated in a Student Exchange Program at Monash South Africa for 11 months in 2015, enhancing his international exposure and academic experience.
Academic Background
Weng Wai Chia's academic journey includes a comprehensive education in business and finance. He earned his Bachelor's degree at Monash University, followed by an MBA from Strathclyde Business School. His studies equipped him with essential skills in financial management, strategic planning, and economic analysis, which are critical in his current role in treasury management.