Arshad Malik


Air Marshal Arshad Mahmood Malik is a 3 Star officer in the Pakistan Air Force and the Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan International Airlines

Career in Pakistan Air Force

Before joining PIA, Air Marshal Malik was the Vice Chief of Air Staff, of Pakistan Air Force.
During his career in PAF, he has flown various trainer and fighter aircraft; and, commanded a fighter squadron, a flying wing, an operational air base and a regional air command.
He has also overseen and coordinated the development, manufacturing of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft, induction of transport aircraft like IL-78 and C-130. He has led sale of JF-17 Thunder aircraft and Super Mashak aircraft. Air Marshal Malik has served as Board Chairman of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra.
His staff appointments include Personal Staff Officer to Chief of the Air Staff, Director Operations Project, Director Operational Requirement and Development, Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Chief Project Director JF-17, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff at Air Headquarters and Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College, National Defence University and Air Command and Staff College, United States of America.

Career in Pakistan International Airlines

Air Marshal Arshad Malik is a nominated Director since October 17, 2018. He was elected as acting CEO on October 26, 2018 and was appointed regular CEO w.e.f. April 26, 2019 as per PSC Guidelines 2015.
Air Marshal Malik is ex-officio Chairman of PIA subsidiaries viz PIA Investments Ltd, Skyrooms Ltd and he is also the Chairman Al-Shifa Trust – the flagship CSR setup of PIACL.
He is Member of Board Finance Committee, Board HR & Compensation Committee, Board Procurement Committee as well as Board COE Committee. Air Marshal Malik is Member CAA Board.

Awards and Recognitions

In recognition of his meritorious services, he had been awarded by