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3TOP names Matthew Clay new CFO

Aircraft aftermarket solutions provider 3TOP Aviation Services has appointed Matthew Clay as Chief Financial Officer.

He joins the company with senior finance leadership experience across the banking, insurance and aviation sectors. He will oversee 3TOP’s financial strategy as the company pursues its growth and transformation plans.

Chief Executive Chris Emechete said Clay’s experience would support the company’s expansion, strengthen its financial strategy and help accelerate growth.

Clay said he was joining 3TOP at a time of strong momentum and looked forward to helping deliver the company’s long-term ambitions.

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