Maryanna Kim

Chief Communications and Brand Officer

AirAsia Next

Maryanna Kim is the chief communications and brand officer of AirAsia Next, the brand and innovation arm of Capital A, where she leads the strategic development and stewardship of the AirAsia brand as it expands beyond aviation into new industries, experiences and markets. She is responsible for shaping brand strategy, corporate positioning, reputation management and stakeholder engagement, while continuing to oversee communications and corporate affairs across the Capital A ecosystem, including issues and crisis management, internal communications and executive advisory.

With more than 20 years of experience in journalism and communications, Kim spent over 16 years at Korea’s Arirang TV (2003–2019), covering international affairs and conducting interviews with world leaders, policymakers and influential personalities. Her extensive media background brings a global perspective to brand storytelling, corporate communications and strategic reputation building.

Kim graduated from Korea University.