The company’s continued growth in 2019 further demonstrates our commitment to execution and progressing our highly competitive position in the world’s key aviation markets.
The company broadens its Dublin-based executive team with the promotion of Peter Goodman to Chief Marketing Officer and the appointment of Craig Segor to Chief Investment Officer.
Hannigan takes the helm of CDB Aviation at a pivotal time in the lessor’s robust development, with the goal of furthering its growth momentum.
The carrier plans to utilize the aircraft to further advance its expansion strategy in Mexico’s growing domestic air passenger market.
The fleet of A330 aircraft will further boost the carrier’s all-Airbus fleet to meet the growing demand in Turkish tourism.
The fleet of six A330neo widebody aircraft will support the carrier’s growth and business expansion in the future.
Built on a strong, secure and resourceful financial foundation, CDB Aviation meets the changing needs of the world’s airlines by delivering a full-service, global aircraft leasing platform.
Modern, global fleet
Our aircraft portfolio includes advanced and fuel efficient aircraft, including Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer jets, offering airlines the ideal fleet options they seek.
Large orderbook
We are securing and building a fleet of the latest technology aircraft and engines, including the new generation Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus A320neo family, and A330neo aircraft.
GLOBAL CUSTOMER BASE
Industry's
best-in-class
team
The success of our business is a direct result of our people and their dedication to our customers. We are always looking for talent to join our team.
CHAIRMAN
Mr. Xuedong Wang, the Chairman of CDB Aviation, has extensive working experience in China government organization and banks. Chairman Wang was served as Vice President of CDB Shanghai Branch and President of CDB Hunan Branch, while now is the Chairman of CDB Leasing.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Patrick is our Chief Executive Officer with two decades of experience in finance, marketing, sales and P&L oversight. He has been at the top of the airline Leasing sector for many years, including being a founding shareholder of Avolon leasing and served as CEO in their joint venture with Wells Fargo.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFER
Will is our Chief Financial Officer with more than 15 years’ experience in aircraft leasing finance. His skills are wide-ranging and include equity and debt capital raisings, cross-border group structuring and stock market listings.
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Lucas is our Chief Technical Officer and has worked in the Aviation sector for over 30 years. With extensive experience in leasing and operating in multi-national organisations, he has a reputation for taking start-up outfits and making them world-leading.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Nick is a seasoned aircraft leasing professional with more than 16 years of experience in asset finance, working for lessors exclusively owned by large financial institutions.
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Peter is our Chief Marketing Officer, with more than three decades of experience in the aircraft leasing and airline industries.
GENERAL COUNSEL
Tom is our General Counsel with 15 years of experience as an attorney focusing on asset finance, aircraft operating leasing, structured finance, and corporate transactions.
HEAD OF TRADING
John is our Head of Trading with three decades of experience in banking, structured finance, and aircraft operating leasing.
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL, ASIA PACIFIC
Sign is our Head of Commercial, Asia Pacific, with more than a decade of experience in aviation finance and legal, and nearly a decade of his career spent working in Asia.
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL, THE AMERICAS
Luís is our Head of Commercial, the Americas, with over two decades of experience in aviation and aircraft leasing, predominantly focused on marketing and sales activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
