BOC Aviation Limited, a leading global aircraft leasing company, has announced the appointment of Thomas Chandler as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Thomas Chandler will oversee several key departments including Technical, Procurement, IT, Legal and Transaction Management, as well as Compliance and Insurance. Previously serving as BOC Aviation’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer based in Singapore, Chandler brings extensive experience to his new position. Prior to joining BOC Aviation in January of this year, he held the role of Managing Director, Fleet and Asset Management at TUI Group. Chandler succeeds Mr. David Walton, who recently retired from the company after nine years of service.
The importance of management succession is acknowledged by Steven Townend, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of BOC Aviation, who expressed his gratitude to Mr. Walton for his contributions and achievements throughout his tenure. Additionally, Mr. Townend expressed his enthusiasm for Thomas Chandler’s appointment, noting that it aligns with the company’s commitment to long-term sustainable growth.