DARREN WRIGHT, General Manager Australia, AirAsia X

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DARREN WRIGHT, General Manager, Australia, AirAsia X

PODCAST - Listen to the WIT interview with Darren

Darrren Wright joined the airline back in 2007 when it started its first flight into the Gold Coast. Darren was previously the Marketing Manager of Virgin Blue for four years and before that, was six years in the marketing team at Flight Centre.

Darren has a wealth of knowledge in the retail, airline, digital and ambient media spaces. With the growth of AirAsia X into Australia, Darren not only covers the commercial side but also the operational side of the business as it positions itself as the leading low cost long haul carrier across the globe.