Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sagar Sanjay Dighe as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MAG Catering Operations (MCAT), effective November 1, 2024. In this pivotal role, Sagar will report directly to Mohd Nadziruddin Mohd Basri, CEO of Aviation Services at MAG. He will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction and managing the operations of MCAT, ensuring its growth as MAG strengthens its non-airline business portfolios.
Sagar brings a wealth of experience in leadership roles across management, finance, and operations, particularly in the aviation, food solutions, and hospitality sectors. Most recently, he served as the CEO and Director of SATS Food India (SFSI), where he spearheaded impactful growth initiatives, including the establishment of a state-of-the-art frozen food production facility. With over a decade of experience at SATS Ltd in India, Sagar is recognized 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 demonstrates his ability to innovate and enhance market presence.
MAG is confident that Sagar’s expertise will drive the success of its catering operations and contribute to the overall growth of its diverse business landscape. Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of MAG, stated, “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 inception in September 2023, MCAT has transitioned from a temporary food and beverage (F&B) distribution center at KLIA into a dynamic, standalone entity dedicated to driving growth and enhancing service quality. By June 2024, MCAT successfully expanded its operational space from 36,000 square feet to 70,900 square feet, significantly increasing capacity and operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer satisfaction.
