Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has appointed Steven Bridgland as Head of Investor Relations and Capital Markets for its newly launched asset management platform, Willis Aviation Capital.
In this role, Bridgland will oversee day-to-day management of existing investor relationships, drive the development of new sources of capital and support capital deployment across the platform’s investment activities.
Bridgland brings more than 30 years of experience in aviation finance, with extensive expertise in equity and debt capital markets, fund formation, investor relations and aircraft leasing. His career spans senior roles at banks, investment banks and aircraft asset management businesses, including 17 years in senior capital markets and origination positions at Deucalion Aviation. He has also held senior roles at DVB, RBC Capital Markets and Greenwich NatWest.
He is widely recognised for his global network of institutional investors and his experience structuring aviation funds and joint ventures across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Brian R. Hole, Global Head of Managed Funds and Credit at Willis Lease Finance Corporation, said Bridgland’s background in aviation finance and investor relationship management would be instrumental in supporting the launch and growth of Willis Aviation Capital, adding that his professionalism and integrity align closely with the company’s values.
