In the latest announcement by BOC Aviation, Mr. Steven Townend is appointed as the Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 October 2020. He will step down as the Chief Commercial Officer (Europe, Americas and Africa) to be replaced by Mr. Paul Kent, aged 45. Mr. Kent will be based in London and will report directly to Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BOC Aviation said, "We are delighted to welcome Paul to his new role from 1 June 2020, and as the newest member of our senior management team. Paul brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles in the global aircraft banking and leasing industry, as we continue to strengthen our core aircraft operating leasing capabilities."
Mr. Kent started his career at Citibank where he worked for nine years. He was a part of the leadership team that launched Doric as a new asset management platform in the aviation industry. In his career span of over 24 years, Mr Kent co-led the set-up of Amedeo as a principal shareholder. There he managed all commercial activities of the company including aircraft leasing and sales, capital raising and investments, and aircraft manufacturer relationships.
5 May 2020: In the latest announcement by BOC Aviation, Mr. Steven Townend is appointed as the Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 October 2020. He will step down as the Chief Commercial Officer (Europe, Americas and Africa) to be replaced by Mr. Paul Kent, aged 45. Mr. Kent will be based in London and will report directly to Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BOC Aviation said, "We are delighted to welcome Paul to his new role from 1 June 2020, and as the newest member of our senior management team. Paul brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles in the global aircraft banking and leasing industry, as we continue to strengthen our core aircraft operating leasing capabilities."
Mr. Kent started his career at Citibank where he worked for nine years. He was a part of the leadership team that launched Doric as a new asset management platform in the aviation industry. In his career span of over 24 years, Mr Kent co-led the set-up of Amedeo as a principal shareholder. There he managed all commercial activities of the company including aircraft leasing and sales, capital raising and investments, and aircraft manufacturer relationships.