SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V. has announced the appointment of Stephen O’Dwyer as Chief Commercial Officer at SAEL, effective March 2026.
O’Dwyer brings extensive experience in the aircraft and engine leasing sector, with a strong track record in commercial strategy and in building relationships with airlines and OEMs.
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Airline Marketing, EMEA at SMBC Aviation Capital, where he led commercial activities and strategic airline engagement across the EMEA region.
Prior to this, O’Dwyer held key commercial leadership roles at Goshawk and SKY Leasing, contributing to portfolio growth and strengthening customer relationships across multiple markets.
Earlier in his career, he developed significant financial and analytical expertise through roles at ASL Aviation Group and KPMG.
O’Dwyer’s broad commercial and financial background provides the perspective and leadership needed to support SAEL’s continued growth and strategic direction within the engine leasing industry.
