Gabrielle Costigan has been appointed as BAE Systems Australia’s next Chief Executive Officer, commencing with the Australian defence company on October 2, 2017 and assuming the role of CEO by March 2018 after a global transition program. Ms Costigan was most recently CEO Asia, Linfox International Group, a major international logistics and supply chain group.
Southwest Airlines has promoted Ryan Martinez to Managing Director Investor Relations, effective Sept. 11. Martinez began his Southwest career in Investor Relations in 2006, where he spent seven years. Since that time, he has held many leadership roles within the Finance Department, most recently as a Senior Director in Corporate Planning and Financial Planning &
PPG has named Mark Hood plant manager of its Sylmar, California, aerospace transparencies facility and Steve Kight to succeed him as global market director for general aviation transparencies. In addition to leading Sylmar plant operations, Hood is responsible for partnering with PPG’s aerospace transparencies engineering and business platform teams to continue driving operational success and
Panasonic Avionics has appointed David Bartlett as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Bartlett will be responsible for the continued development of Panasonic Avionics’ technology roadmap, harnessing his extensive experience in software and the Internet of Things. He previously served as CTO of GE Aviation and was most recently
AAR has named Mark Parry as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AAR Landing Gear Services. Parry previously served AAR as director of business development and strategy for landing gear, wheel and brake MRO sales worldwide since 2011, so he has an in-depth understanding of AAR’s award-winning services.
Alexander Kohnen has been appointed the new Managing Director Strategy & Sales at time:matters Holding GmbH, effective November 15, 2017. He succeeds Franz-Joseph Miller, who left the company of his own accord on July 1, 2017. Kohnen has held various management positions at Lufthansa Cargo since October 2000, most recently Senior Director Industry Development &
GA Telesis has appointed Dave Dicken as Vice President of its Airframe Solutions Group (ASG). ASG is the 2nd largest operating unit within the company’s Component Solutions Group (CSG) and has oversight of all global airframe component offerings. Dave, who previously served as GAT’s Director of Strategic Sourcing, will now be responsible for supporting the
West Star Aviation has named Bob O’Leary as Embraer Business Development Manager. Bob will be located at the ALN facility and will focus on all Embraer models including Phenom 100/300, Legacy 450, 500, 600/650 and Lineage aircraft. Bob comes to West Star Aviation with 27 years of experience working within Aviation. In 1990 Bob started
Stephen Friedrich has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer for Embraer’s executive aviation business unit, effective immediately. Reporting to Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO of Embraer Executive Jets, Friedrich is responsible for the direct management of the global sales organization for new and pre-flown aircraft as well as the oversight of relationships with customers and industry
Fly Leasing has appointed Julie Ruehl as its Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Gary Dales, who served as FLY’s CFO for ten years. Prior to joining FLY, Ms. Ruehl previously served as the Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Big Heart Pet Brands and for its predecessor, Del Monte Corporation.
