HNA Group Company Limited (HNA) of China, a leading diversified services and integrated operations company, and Bravia Capital (Bravia) of Hong Kong, a leading investor and advisor in the transportation and logistics industries, announced the appointment of Mr. Donal Boylan as the new Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC), a subsidiary of HNA and a Bravia affiliate. Since July 2009, Mr. Boylan has worked closely with Hong Kong Aviation Capital and its shareholders, playing an integral role in the company’s formation, business planning and administration. From 2004 through 2009, Boylan served as the Head of Aerospace & Defense at the Royal Bank of Scotland. Mr. Boylan’s prior experience includes twenty years of significant industry experience in technical and commercial roles at GPA Group plc, GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), and RBS Aviation Capital.
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