Malaysia Aviation Group Appoints Sagar Sanjay Dighe as Chief Executive Officer of MAG Catering Operations (MCAT)

KLIA, 1 October 2024 –

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sagar Sanjay Dighe as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MAG Catering Operations (MCAT) effective 1 November 2024.

In this new role, Sagar will report directly to Mohd Nadziruddin Mohd Basri, CEO of Aviation Services (MAG), and will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of MCAT to ensure its continued growth as the Group strengthens its non-airline business portfolios.

Sagar brings with him an impressive track record of leadership in management, finance, and operations, particularly within the aviation, food solutions, and hospitality sectors. Most recently, he served as the CEO and Director of SATS Food India (SFSI), where he led significant growth initiatives, including the establishment of a state-of-the-art frozen food production facility.

With over a decade of experience with SATS Ltd in India, Sagar is known for his strategic vision and successful execution, resulting in increased market share and profitability. His leadership in relaunching the Taj SATS brand in aviation catering and expanding into the non-aviation food sector highlights his ability to innovate and strengthen market presence.

Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of MAG, said “We are delighted to welcome Sagar into this new role as he brings fresh perspectives and a wealth of experience to advance MCAT’s growth objectives, drive innovation and enhance service quality. As we diversify our business and strengthen our core operations, we remain committed to investing in our people, infrastructure and technology to foster continued growth. Our aspiration is to strengthen our non-airline portfolio to contribute 30% of our topline revenue by 2027, reinforcing our position as Asia’s leading travel and aviation services group.”

Since its establishment in September 2023, MCAT has transformed from a temporary food and beverage (F&B) distribution centre at KLIA to becoming a dynamic, standalone entity to drive growth and service quality. In June 2024, MCAT successfully expanded its operations from a mere 36,000 square feet to 70,900 square feet, allowing for increased capacity and operational efficiency, while upholding the highest standards of food safety and customer satisfaction.