Christoff Mueller as MAS CEO
This isn't a political website, but C Mueller's appointment to CEO of MAS has definite political ramifications. So much so that I really wonder oi the guy actually realises what hes getting in to.
When Mueller took the helm at Aer Lingus he had the full support of a strong Irish Government.
He had the support of the Irish public, who largely hated or couldn't care less about the National carrier.
He had the support of the major shareholders - either tacitly, or openly.
His only resistance was the Unions, and their members.
It was a walkover. He went through the place like a hot knife through butter.
But now - In Malaysia - the highly vocal ex Prime Minister (Mohathir Mohamed) has openly attacked CM as 'A White Man' and an unwelcome FOREIGNER. He has compromised CM by declaring him to be an affront to National Pride (no Malaysian National being suited to the job, a disgrace to the Nation).
The public in Malaysia are far more sympathetic toward their National Carrier, whether for purely nationalist pride, or for the sympathy felt for victims of MH17 and MH370.
Mueller does not speak Malay, or Chinese.
He is virtually ignorant of the intricacies of Malaysian politics and culture.
He will have no support from MAS middle management. They will undermine him because they have as much to lose from his (necessary) restructuring measures as the rest of the staff do.
MAS is grossly over-manned, so huge numbers will lose their jobs. When the **** hits the fan the staff reaction will be violent. The weak leadership of the current Malaysian Government will abandon Mueller and run for cover. He will be left to face the music all alone - the lone WHITE GUY in an Asian Company.
He is toast. I wonder why he even took it on.
Maybe he has a super dooper Golden Parachute agreement.
He's just a political Patsy, and he'll be gone in 6 months.