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CDB Aviation names COO
November 2nd 2018
CDB Aviation this week announced the appointment of Nick Hazeldine as COO. Read More » Hazeldine will start the role “in November” and will be based in CDB Aviation’s recently opened global headquarters in Dublin.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nick and look forward to his contributions to our already strong worldwide team,” said CDB Aviation president and CEO, Peter Chang. “Nick exhibits the energy and enthusiasm CDB Aviation is becoming known for as we bolster our platform’s operational efficiency and performance. His experience combined with a proven track record of driving growth, creating shareholder value, and people management, will be vital to our company at this time of accelerated development. His multidisciplinary background within the operations teams of a top-tier lessor will boost the strength and depth of our team,” the CDB Aviation boss added.
Hazeldine is a seasoned aircraft leasing professional with more than 16 years of experience in asset finance, working exclusively for lessors owned by large financial institutions. His background spans a number of key operational areas, such as risk, commercial negotiation, contract management, and aircraft deliveries. In his most recent role as head of innovation at SMBC Aviation Capital, he was credited with establishing and leading the industry’s first aircraft leasing innovation lab.
