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GT Engine Services strengthens leadership team

July 29, 2025
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Eddie O'Dwyer, GT Engine Services, STS Aviation Group

GT Engine Services, part of the STS Aviation Group, has announced the promotion of Eddie O'Dwyer to Vice President of Business Development, effective from August 1, 2025.

O'Dwyer, who joined GT Engine Services in 2020 as General Manager, has advanced through a series of key leadership positions within the organisation. He became Technical Director in 2021 and was subsequently appointed Chief Commercial Officer in 2024. Throughout his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening the company's technical capabilities, shaping its commercial strategy and enhancing relationships with its global customer base.

Reflecting on his promotion, O'Dwyer expressed pride in the company's achievements to date and enthusiasm for the future, emphasising his commitment to supporting partners worldwide with responsive, high-quality services.

Mark Smith, President of STS Aviation Group, praised O'Dwyer's contribution to the company's success, noting his technical expertise, commercial acumen and dedication to customer satisfaction. Smith stated that O'Dwyer's appointment is integral to the group's long-term growth plans and positions GT Engine Services strongly for the future.

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