Press Release

BOC Aviation Appoints Gerard Kenneally as Chief Technical Officer

02 Oct 2013

BOC Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerard Kenneally as Chief Technical Officer commencing 2 October 2013. Reporting directly to Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gerard will be based in the Dublin office of the BOC Aviation.

Gerard’s appointment helps BOC Aviation add further depth to its management team through a senior professional manager with 24 years’ experience in technical positions with a major aircraft lessor across a wide range of aircraft types.

"BOC Aviation has achieved a milestone of total assets exceeding US$10 billion this year, with a fleet of 230 aircraft,’’ said Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BOC Aviation. “As the company moves into the next stage of growth, Gerard will drive our technical strategy and execution within BOC Aviation. His experience will be valuable as we manage a wider range of technical relationships.’’

Gerard holds a Master of Science in Air Transport Management from City University London. In his new role, he will further develop airline technical relationships and relationships with all technical service providers to the Company. He will manage a global department with team members in Singapore, Dublin and Seattle.

BOC Aviation is the leading Asia-based aircraft leasing company with a portfolio of 230 owned and managed aircraft operated by 55 airlines and 33 countries worldwide, with another 107 aircraft on firm order. The Company’s fleet has an average owned aircraft age of less than four years.

BOC Aviation, 100% owned by Bank of China, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

For more information, please contact:

Claire LEOW
Tel: +65 6325 9638
[email protected]
www.bocaviation.com