EirTrade Aviation strengthens senior team

EirTrade Aviation announced the promotion of Lee Carey to Chief Investment Officer and Karl Fitzgibbon to Chief Operating Officer. Both have been on the career fast-track within EirTrade for almost a decade and seen their responsibilities grow accordingly. Lee Carey With an MSc in Aviation Finance from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a BSc in Aviation Management from Dublin City University, Carey joined EirTrade in 2016 in sales & technical evaluations. Since then, he has rapidly absorbed senior roles in sales and asset management, managing the acquisition of over 100 commercial aircraft & engines. Most recently Carey was Vice President Origination & Trading based at the Company’s Dublin headquarters. As Chief Investment Officer, his new role will incorporate continued responsibility and oversight of those activities, alongside a honed focus on nurturing existing relationships with investors and industry partners and fostering new affiliations. “It has been a privilege to witness and play a crucial role in the exponential growth of EirTrade over the past few years,” says Carey. “During my time at EirTrade, we have experienced a tremendous level of growth, in terms of revenue, the team, our global footprint, and the services we offer. Our business has become more complex as we continue to diversify our asset base across more and more aircraft platforms and continue to expand our service offering through vertical integration.” Karl Fitzgibbon Newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Karl Fitzgibbon identifies process optimisation as his greatest challenge. “Continuously identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and profitability is my key focus,” he says.  “This involves analysing current workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing innovative solutions to streamline operations. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we can ensure that our processes remain efficient and effective, ultimately driving better results for the Company as we continue to expand our global presence.” Fitzgibbon joined EirTrade Aviation in 2014 and steadily rose through the ranks to become Vice President of Operations, his most recent position. He currently manages a dynamic operations and repairs team in Dublin and Dallas, while also overseeing the logistics, customs, IT, and facilities functions. “EirTrade is a business that provides numerous opportunities for growth and development. With operations spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia, the Company delivers specialist services to the global airline and aircraft leasing community. This international presence enables employees to engage in exciting projects and advance their careers within a dynamic and thriving industry. Hard work and collaboration have been key to our success, and I am proud to be part of this journey.” Carey and Fitzgibbon both go on to say that the Company’s success to date has all been made possible by the inspiring team at EirTrade. They say that everyone consistently exhibits a fantastic entrepreneurial spirit. “We are all hardworking and passionate about what we do,” explains Carey. “EirTrade has always been a business that embraces talent, nurtures an entrepreneurial culture and inspires creative thinking to improve our service offering to stakeholders.” Fitzgibbon adds “Having been with the Company for over a decade, been a part of the growth, and held different positions across various functions of the business in that time, I can attest to this.” Travelport names chief product & technology Officer Travelport announced the appointment of Andrew Jordan as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). Jordan’s appointment marks a reinvigorated focus on delivering best-in-class products and technology to simplify the complex travel ecosystem and better serve Travelport’s customers. “Andrew’s deep expertise in running large-scale technology platforms and laser-focus on innovation will be instrumental as we continue to simplify the complexities of the travel industry,” said Greg Webb, CEO of Travelport. “His appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering game-changing, customer-centric solutions that empower our partners and redefine what’s possible in travel technology.” Jordan brings to Travelport more than 25 years of experience in digital transformation and large-scale technology platform leadership. He most recently served as Chief Technology Officer at Element Materials Technology, where he was responsible for driving the company’s technology, innovation, and cyber strategies. Previously, Jordan was Chief Product and Technology Officer at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, where he successfully led the transformation of the $27 billion travel management company into a modern, digital-first platform business. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]