CDB Aviation and SAS Agree on Lease of Fleet of Four Airbus Aircraft
The transaction covers three A320neos and one A350 with near-term deliveries, reinforcing the lessor’s focus on pursuing emerging opportunities.
CDB Aviation’s Investment Grade Rating Reaffirmed by S&P Global, Fitch and Moody’s
The credit agencies’ rating reaffirmation acknowledges the continued strength of the lessor’s operating platform backed by the strong support from its shareholder, the industry-leading team, and its commitment to long-term growth.
CDB Aviation Names Paul Boyle Head of EMEA
Paul Boyle will drive commercial activity and outreach by engaging with airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and other industry participants to cement the lessor’s strategic aircraft placement plan and path to growth in the region.
CDB Aviation Adds Executives to Americas Team
Jorge Garcia and Alan Mangels will support ongoing outreach efforts to airlines and reinforce the lessor’s presence in the Americas.
CDB Aviation Leases Pair of E190s to Myanmar Airways International
The Embraer aircraft will support the carrier’s debut on flights within the Myanmar domestic market and some key international routes.
CDB Aviation Promotes Sign Kadouh to Head of Asia Pacific
The company strengthens leadership to solidify its presence in Asia Pacific, boosting full-service support for the world’s fastest growing aviation market.
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MR. XUEDONG WANG
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.
PATRICK C. HANNIGAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Patrick is our Chief Executive Officer with three 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.
LUCAS MOLLAN
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.
NICK HAZELDINE
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.
PETER GOODMAN
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Peter is our Chief Marketing Officer, with more than three decades of experience in the aircraft leasing and airline industries.
CRAIG SEGOR
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Craig is our Chief Investment Officer with two decades of experience in aviation and aerospace. With an extensive track record of working with lessors, OEMs, airlines, MROs, and investors, Craig heads our strategic investments, covering M&A, portfolio acquisitions, trading, and financing alternatives.
JOHN LEENANE
HEAD OF TRADING
John is our Head of Trading with three decades of experience in banking, structured finance, and aircraft operating leasing.
PAUL BOYLE
HEAD OF EMEA
Paul is our Head of EMEA, with nearly three decades of experience in the aviation industry. He has held executive roles with Airbus Financial Services, SMBC, AerCap, and, most recently, Avolon, leading cross-functional deal teams.
SIGN KADOUH
HEAD OF ASIA PACIFIC
Sign is our Head of 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.
LUÍS DA SILVA
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.
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