From September 2013 onwards René van Doorn joins the VZM Team in Europe. His last position was Vice President / Head of Sulzer Eldim where he was overall responsible for the Sulzer aerospace engine components manufacturing sites in the Netherlands, UK, and Hungary. René has worked in the aerospace industry for over 30 years, including
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated announced that Eric K. Struik has agreed to join the Company’s leadership team as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 9, 2013. Mr. Struik comes to Erickson with nearly 20 years of experience in finance, management, and executive leadership for global organizations. He most recently served as Vice President of Finance
United Technologies released that Paul R. Adams, currently chief operating officer of Pratt & Whitney, will succeed David P. Hess as president of Pratt & Whitney on Jan. 1, 2014, when Hess retires. Adams will report to UTC Propulsion & Aerospace Systems President & Chief Executive Officer Alain M. Bellemare.
CIRCOR Aerospace Products promoted Daniel Godin to Vice President of Operations, North America. Since 2008, Godin held the post of General Manager for the New York and Ohio facilities where he was responsible for business and financial profitability, operations, supply chain and team management, as well as driving strategic growth initiatives.
Peter Campbell was named Vice President for Investor Relations at Safran, effective September 1st. He replaces Pascal Bantegnie, who will move to another position within Safran.
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) announced the appointment of John Carter as managing director of its AviaSolutions consulting business, which is expanding its services beyond airports to boost its work with airlines. John Carter joined AviaSolutions in 2008 and has more than 20 years experience in the aviation industry. Previously, he worked for the British
Cardiff Aviation has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of highly-experienced aviation executive, Andrew Braley, as Commercial Director. Braley joins from A J Walter Aviation (AJW), a leading independent specialist in the supply, exchange, repair and lease of commercial aircraft spares, where he was Director of Business Development.
The Head of Customer Service, Anssi Komulainen, has announced he will leave his duties as the head of Customer Service and as a member of Finnair’s Executive and Management Boards on August 31, 2013, and continue as a senior advisor until the end of February, 2014. Komulainen has worked at Finnair since 2001, most recently
West Star Aviation released that Christina Byman has joined the company as Technical Sales Manager – Avionics at their East Alton, IL (ALN) location. In addition, West Star has welcomed Craig Winterrowd as Regional Sales Manager in California. In her new position, Christina will be responsible for providing technical sales support for all avionics products
Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors to strengthen its growing Customer Innovation and Information Technology divisions. John Brewer has been named managing director of ecommerce and distribution. Vikram Baskaran is Alaska Airlines’ new managing director of airline operations applications and Troy Kaser is taking on the role of managing director of customer systems
