Singapore Airlines (SIA) appoints Aswin K as its new General Manager for India, effective 1 August 2026. He succeeds Sy Yen Chen, who led the airline’s India operations for more than five years.
Based in Mumbai, Aswin will oversee Singapore Airlines’ operations across India and lead the carrier’s growth strategy in one of its key international markets. His role will also involve strengthening relationships with customers, travel trade partners and key industry stakeholders as the airline continues to expand its presence in the country.
Aswin brings more than 12 years of experience with Singapore Airlines to his new position. He joined the airline in 2014 as an Aviation Network Analyst and has since held a range of roles across network planning, marketing and commercial operations.
Prior to his appointment as General Manager, India, Aswin was based in Milan, where he served as General Manager, Italy, from 2024. His earlier assignments included Regional Marketing Manager for West Asia and Africa, State Manager for Karnataka and Telangana in Bengaluru, and General Manager for the Gulf and Middle East, where he oversaw the airline’s commercial operations across the region.
Commenting on his new role, Aswin said that he was honoured to lead Singapore Airlines’ operations in India, describing the country as a strategically important and rapidly growing aviation market for the airline. He added that he looked forward to engaging with customers, travel trade partners and industry stakeholders as Singapore Airlines continues to strengthen its presence across the country.
He further noted that as demand for international travel continues to grow and the aviation landscape evolves, Singapore Airlines remains focused on delivering its service and product offerings through its extensive global network.
Aswin will be based in Mumbai, which serves as the head office for Singapore Airlines’ India operations. His appointment comes as the carrier continues to focus on the Indian market and strengthen its commercial and travel trade engagement across the country.
