BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has appointed Lee Whitehurst as Vice President of Acquisitions and Trading, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its global engine leasing and trading operations.
In his new role, Whitehurst will focus on identifying and executing aircraft and engine trading opportunities while working closely with BeauTech’s existing partners and developing new relationships across the global aviation market. He will also support the continued growth of the company’s asset portfolio, including its strategic expansion into the wide-body aircraft sector.
Whitehurst joins BeauTech from GE Aerospace, where he most recently served as commercial director leading the company’s global trading and leasing team. He brings more than 20 years of industry experience and extensive expertise across major engine platforms including the GE90, GEnx and CF6-80E1, further enhancing BeauTech’s capabilities in the widebody market.
“We are very pleased to welcome Lee to BeauTech,” said Stefanie Jung, SVP and Head of Global Acquisitions at BeauTech. “His extensive market experience, deep industry relationships and strong track record in trading and leasing will be highly valuable as we continue to strengthen and expand our platform.”
