AsBAA, Asia's non-profit representative body for the business and general aviation industry (BA/GA) has announced that its Chairperson, Jenny Lau, will stand down at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) in Singapore 11 June 2019.

In an open letter to its members on 21 May, Lau thanked the BA/GA community in Asia for its support during her 2017-19 tenure as Chairperson of AsBAA and encouraged members to consider running for volunteer leadership positions. "After a challenging and highly rewarding two years, the time has come to pass the baton to the next leaders of the association. I now call upon each member to consider running for these important positions at the AsBAA AGM in Singapore. On behalf of the association, I urge the community to consider its part in the industry's development in Asia and step forward to assist with taking steps forward".

AsBAA is a volunteer led association. Every other year at the AGM, AsBAA members elect the new Board of Directors (BoD). As of 11 June 2019, five individuals will be elected to the BoD. A chairperson will then be appointed among the group, along with professionals across the region that make-up the Board of Governors (BoG). The BoG supports the BoD with the daily running of the association including government relations, corporate social responsibility, finance, marketing, public relations, events, and other business functions.

The announcement of Lau's intention to step down comes as part of preparation for AsBAA's events as part of Singapore Business Aviation Week 10-14 June. These include, the third annual AsBAA Singapore Safety Day on 10 June, the AGM and elections on 11 June, and AsBAA's inaugural static display and community event, AsBAA Takes Off on 14 June.

Contributed by AsBAA