Rohloff clocks in as Textron Aviation president and CEO

Brian Rohloff has taken on the role of president & CEO at Textron Aviation, bringing with him 29 years of experience across the company. Rohloff most recently served as the leader of the company’s broad Global Customer Support organisation, with additional roles that span Manufacturing, Parts, Sales and Finance, giving him a broad perspective on the people, products and customer relationships that define Textron Aviation. Rohloff’s connection to the company’s aviation heritage began long before his career. Growing up just east of Textron Aviation’s east campus in Wichita, he remembers waking to the sound of Beechcraft aircraft engine run-ups from the nearby campus. He later joined Cessna Aircraft Company and went on to work alongside teams responsible for building, delivering and supporting aircraft around the world. Rohloff’s career has taken him from Finance and Manufacturing leadership to Sales and Global Customer Support, giving him experience across the lifecycle of the company’s products and customer relationships. Among his formative assignments was helping start the Citation CJ4 production line in 2009, a role that deepened his appreciation for the expertise required to bring an aircraft from the production line to the customer. That broad perspective will inform how he listens, asks questions and works across the business as Textron Aviation continues building on its strong foundation. “As a leader, I strive to be connected, curious and accountable,” Rohloff said. “Accountability starts with me and making sure I deliver what I say I am going to deliver. When we understand the mission and what is expected of us, we can deliver greater value to our customers. I want people to know they can expect me to be accessible, engaged and committed to listening,” Rohloff said. “Our success has always started with great people, strong customer relationships and a dedication to doing things the right way. Those principles will continue to guide me as we build on the company’s strong foundation together.” AAR names new SVP/chief digital/technology officer Sanjay Sood AAR announced that Sanjay Sood joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Technology Officer. Sood will oversee AAR’s technology organization, including enterprise systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and the Company’s efforts to further leverage AI and other technologies across its operations. He will report to John M. Holmes, Chairman, President and CEO. Most recently, Sood served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at CDW, a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions, where he modernized the company’s platforms, data architecture, and AI initiatives and managed the technical integration of multiple acquisitions. Prior to CDW, Sood held senior technology and product leadership positions at HERE Technologies, where he was responsible for global engineering organizations and building emerging products. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at YP, formerly AT&T Interactive, AllVoices, and BuzzLabs. Sood earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Communication Studies from Northwestern University. “Sanjay brings a unique combination of significant experience in large-scale information technology leadership, infrastructure modernization, and AI technology implementation,” said Holmes. “We are pleased to welcome Sanjay to the AAR team. His leadership will be critical as we continue executing our long-term strategy and strengthening the systems and data management that help our business operate effectively.” “I look forward to helping connect information across the organization, build on the strong foundation already in place, and reinforce the operational discipline that has long defined AAR,” said Sood. “Advancing AAR’s vast data resources is key to driving further value and efficiency for customers.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]