SIA senior vice-president (finance) Stephen Barnes on medical leave

Singapore Airlines' (SIA) senior vice-president (finance) Stephen Barnes is on medical leave of absence for about one month, SIA said in a release to the Singapore Exchange on Thursday.

This is pending the doctors' review of his condition.

In his absence, his duties are being covered by divisional vice-president (finance) Chia Siok Hua.

"Mr Barnes is currently recuperating at home following a period of hospitalisation," SIA said. "The board extends its best wishes to Mr Barnes for a speedy recovery."