The former bmi boss said he was leaving the troubled carrier, which has recorded five consecutive quarter losses, at the end of the year to pursue personal interests.

Adams resigns a little more than a year at the carrier having arrived in January 2011 to replace Rosalynn Tay.

“Stewart joined Tiger Singapore at an important stage in its growth. Since then, he has led his team through one of its most difficult periods, strengthened the airline’s operations and brought it back on track to achieving profitable growth,” said Tiger Group CEO Chin Yau Seng, “I would like to thank Stewart for his dedicated service and contributions to Tiger.”