Yogesh Farswani named Head of OEM Strategy and Procurement at BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation has announced that Yogesh Farswani will be appointed as Head of OEM Strategy and Procurement, effective from July 1, 2025. In this expanded role, Farswani will oversee the procurement department, assuming responsibility for both aircraft and engine procurement, as well as broader OEM engagement activities. He will continue to report directly to the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Thomas Chandler.

Farswani takes over these additional responsibilities from Alistair Greig, who is set to retire on June 30, 2025, after an impressive 22-year tenure with the company. Greig played a pivotal role in the expansion of BOC Aviation’s fleet, which now includes over 800 aircraft that are owned, managed, or on order.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Steven Townend, expressed his gratitude: “Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Alistair for his 22 years of dedication to growing our fleet, which now exceeds 800 owned, managed and on order aircraft. With over 29 years of experience in the aviation industry, Yogesh will continue to drive portfolio growth and enhance our key relationships with the OEMs. As we enter a new phase of fleet expansion, Yogesh’s experience will ensure that we continue to achieve our growth ambitions.”

Farswani joined BOC Aviation in May 2024 as Head of Engines, a newly formed department. His previous career spans multiple functions at Pratt & Whitney, including finance, risk, government affairs, sales and country management, across China, Singapore and the USA. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Bryant University and an MBA from the University of Connecticut.

BOC Aviation is a prominent global aircraft operating lessor. As of March 31, 2025, its owned and managed fleet comprised 829 aircraft and engines, leased to 93 airlines across 48 countries and regions.