When was Tony Fernandes born?

Tony Fernandes was born on 30 April 1964 in Kuala Lumpur.

What positions has Tony Fernandes held?

Positions held by Tony Fernandes include: chief executive officer.

Where did Tony Fernandes study?

Tony Fernandes was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science, Epsom College, Alice Smith School.

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Tony Fernandes

Malaysian entrepreneur

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Tan Sri Dato' Sri Anthony Francis Fernandes is a Malaysian entrepreneur. He is the founder of Tune Air Sdn. Bhd., which took over the first Malaysian budget airline, AirAsia. Fernandes turned AirAsia, a failing government-linked commercial airline, into a highly successful budget airline public-listed company. He has since founded the Tune Group of companies. Until 2021, he was the owner of Caterham Group, the parent company of British car manufacturer Caterham Cars. Until July 2023, he was the majority shareholder of Queens Park Rangers F.C.

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Born: 30 April 1964 wd
Place of birth: Kuala Lumpur wd
Citizenship: Malaysia wd
Occupation: entrepreneur wd
Education: London School of Economics and Political Science, Epsom College, Alice Smith School wd
Social media: LinkedIn wd

Positions held wd

chief executive officer

Awards wd

Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Asia's Most Influential Malaysia (2021)

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Questions

When was Tony Fernandes born?: Tony Fernandes was born on 30 April 1964 in Kuala Lumpur.
What positions has Tony Fernandes held?: Positions held by Tony Fernandes include: chief executive officer.
Where did Tony Fernandes study?: Tony Fernandes was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science, Epsom College, Alice Smith School.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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