Leading Executives in Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
Mikail Akbulut
Chief Executive Officer, Turkish Technic
CEO credited with scaling Turkish Technic’s line, base and component operations after progressing through multiple senior maintenance roles before his 2021 appointment.
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Anne Brachet
EVP, Air France‑KLM Engineering & Maintenance, AFI KLM Engineering & Maintenance
Long‑time Air France‑KLM maintenance leader steering AFI KLM E&M’s recovery and transformation; announced leadership transitions and continued focus on supply‑chain resilience into 2025–2026.
Chin Yau Seng
Chief Executive Officer, SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC)
Former SIA senior executive leading one of Asia’s largest airline‑affiliated MRO networks since October 1, 2023, with a mandate to drive growth and partnerships.
Fraser Currie
Chief Executive Officer, Joramco (DAE Engineering)
Has led rapid expansion—including new E190‑E2 capability and multi‑hangar growth plans—to position Amman as a regional heavy‑maintenance hub.
Graeme Duckworth
President, ExecuJet MRO Services (a Dassault Aviation company)
Global business‑jet MRO president overseeing a 14‑facility network across five regions and deep OEM relationships.
Matthias Düllmann
Chief Executive Officer, SR Technics
Engine‑focused MRO chief who took the helm in 2023 to drive the company’s transformation and growth strategy.
Russell T. Ford
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, StandardAero
Chairman & CEO who has scaled one of the world’s largest independent MROs, leading it through a successful 2024 NYSE listing and ongoing expansion.
Daniel Hoffmann
Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Engineering
Ex‑Lufthansa Technik executive appointed in 2023; now executing a multi‑year ‘Al Massar’ plan to double revenues and add hangar capacity in Abu Dhabi.
John M. Holmes
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, AAR CORP.
Long‑tenured leader who expanded AAR via acquisitions (Airinmar, Premier Aviation, TRAX, Triumph’s Product Support) and digital services, becoming CEO in 2018 and Chairman in 2023.
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Jeffrey Lam
President, Commercial Aerospace; Group COO (Operations Excellence), ST Engineering (Commercial Aerospace)
Heads one of the world’s largest third‑party airframe MRO businesses; in 2024 also became Group COO to drive operational excellence across ST Engineering.
John Laughter
EVP, Chief of Operations and President, Delta TechOps, Delta TechOps (Delta Air Lines)
EVP Chief of Operations and President, Delta TechOps—leading North America’s largest airline MRO business serving 150+ external customers.
Stephen Maiden
Chief Executive Officer, West Star Aviation
Appointed CEO in 2024; now leading one of the largest independent business‑aviation MROs following a leadership succession and network expansion.
Carlos Naufel
Vice President, Services & Support, Embraer Services & Support
Leads Embraer’s global Services & Support since 2023, with growth targets including expanded P&W GTF MRO capability at OGMA and a plan to double services revenue by 2030.
Michael Schreyögg
Chief Program Officer (overseeing global maintenance business), MTU Aero Engines (Maintenance)
Veteran executive who helped build MTU’s global MRO network and programs; set to retire end‑2025 with succession planned for continuity.
Richard Sell
Chief Executive Officer, HAECO Group
Former HAESL chief appointed in 2023 to lead the HAECO Group’s worldwide MRO operations across airframe, components, cabins and engines.
Sören Stark
Chief Executive Officer, Lufthansa Technik
CEO leading the world’s largest airline‑independent MRO; reported record 2024 revenue and is expanding with new plants in Portugal and Canada.
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Russell Stokes
President & CEO, Commercial Engines & Services, GE Aerospace
Runs the ~$27B Commercial Engines & Services unit—driving global engine MRO capability investments and service performance for airlines.
Joe Sylvestro
SVP, Aftermarket & Sustainment Operations, Pratt & Whitney
Oversees global aftermarket and sustainment—commercial MRO footprint, JV strategy, and F135 depot network—within Pratt & Whitney’s executive committee.
Menzo van der Beek
Chief Executive Officer, Fokker Services Group
Heads an independent European MRO and aftermarket specialist supporting 1,500+ aircraft with component, modifications and heavy maintenance solutions.
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