Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has appointed David Hooke as Senior Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, with immediate effect.
Hooke will lead the company’s global mergers and acquisitions strategy, drive portfolio growth and supporting the expansion of WLFC’s leasing, trading, and services platform.
“Having worked with David for many years, I trust his integrity and admire his relentless pursuit of excellence and opportunities in the aerospace and defence industries,” said Charles F. Willis, Executive Chairman of WLFC. “His strategic insight, leadership, and investment banking experience make him an outstanding addition as we pursue continued growth.”
“I am honoured to be joining the WLFC leadership team,” said Hooke. “I look forward to collaborating with Austin and the team to accelerate growth through thoughtful acquisitions and partnerships that strengthen our global platform.”
Hooke joins WLFC after more than a decade at Bank of America, where he served as Managing Director of Investment Banking, advising clients, including WLFC, on mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and capital markets transactions.
