Leading Executives in Used Aircraft
Chad Anderson
Chief Executive Officer, Jetcraft
Chief Executive Officer and board member at Jetcraft, the global business-jet dealer; under his leadership Jetcraft continues to scale worldwide following strategic moves like the 2024 transfer of AXON’s business-aircraft division to Jetcraft and the 2023 acquisition of CFS Jets.
Thierry Boutsen
Founder & Chairman, Boutsen Aviation (Monaco)
Former Formula One driver who founded Boutsen Aviation in 1997 and built it into a leading European brokerage with 400+ aircraft sold; the firm is an official supplier to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.
Joe Carfagna Jr.
President & CEO, Leading Edge Aviation Solutions
Veteran dealmaker who runs one of North America’s best‑known brokerages/consultancies; LEAS traces its roots to Wings Aviation International, and Carfagna Jr. has led the company since 2010.
Dave Coleman
President, Coleman Jet Solutions
Launched Coleman Jet Solutions in 2021 and positions the firm as a fiduciary, specializing in complex international transactions; 30+ years in business and commercial aviation.
Emily Deaton
Chief Executive Officer, jetAVIVA
CEO since 2022 of one of the industry’s highest‑volume pre‑owned aircraft brokerages; has expanded large‑cabin coverage and strengthened the leadership team in 2024–2025.
Chris Ellis
Managing Partner, Avpro
Co‑founder and Managing Partner at Avpro, a top‑volume pre‑owned aircraft brokerage; long‑time deal leader across mid‑ and large‑cabin markets.
Mike Dwyer
Co‑Managing Partner, Guardian Jet
Co‑founder and managing partner who helped pioneer a data‑driven brokerage/consultancy model; continues to scale the firm’s leadership and product coverage.
Jahid Fazal‑Karim
Owner & Chairman of the Board, Jetcraft
Owner and Chairman who led Jetcraft’s global expansion and portfolio of strategic partnerships and acquisitions, including AXON’s business‑jet handover in 2024.
Johnny Foster
President & CEO, OGARAJETS
Second‑generation leader credited with 750+ global transactions totaling over $3.5B and past leadership roles at IADA/NARA; widely known for transparent, ethics‑first deals.
Brad Harris
Founder & CEO, Dallas Jet International
Founder and ATP‑rated pilot who built DJI into a respected boutique brokerage; long‑time IADA board member and adviser to OEM and training organizations.
Janine Iannarelli
Founder & President, Par Avion Ltd.
Founder and President of the Houston‑based international brokerage; elected Chair of EBAA’s Associate Member Advisory Council in 2023; noted cross‑border transaction expert.
Alireza Ittihadieh
Founder & CEO, Freestream Aircraft
Founder/CEO who grew Freestream into a global, high‑end brokerage and completions advisory with 700+ transactions and $18B+ in deals by its 25th anniversary.
Garett Jerde
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, JetHQ
Founder & CEO who built JetHQ from a one‑person startup into a global brokerage with 500+ completed transactions and a 40‑person team; NBAA ‘Top 40 Under 40’ honoree (2023).
Jay Mesinger
Founder & CEO, Mesinger Jet Sales
Widely regarded industry statesman; founder/CEO recognized by NBAA’s Silk Scarf Award and an early champion of transparent, client‑first brokerage practices; IADA dealer since 2023.
Brian Proctor
President & CEO, Mente Group
Founder and CEO of the Dallas‑based advisory and brokerage; past IADA chair; has overseen billions in aircraft transactions and strategic aviation planning.
Louis C. Seno, Jr.
Executive Director, International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA)
Took the helm of IADA on January 1, 2025, succeeding Wayne Starling; long‑time JSSI leader and industry executive now steering the association that represents roughly half of the world’s used‑business‑jet sales by dollar volume.
Oliver Stone
Managing Director, Colibri Aircraft
Managing Director known for market analysis and first‑time buyer education; leads a London‑based team focused on global marketing, resale, and purchase of pre‑owned jets.
Steve Varsano
Founder & President, The Jet Business (London)
High‑profile founder who created the world’s first street‑level corporate‑aviation showroom; veteran broker and advisor to ultra‑high‑net‑worth buyers worldwide.
Phil Winters
Vice President, Aircraft Sales & Charter Management, Western Aircraft (Greenwich AeroGroup)
Leads Western’s new and pre‑owned sales and aircraft management/charter divisions; current IADA Chair and longtime Pilatus/Piper sales leader.
Jason Zilberbrand
President, VREF Aircraft Values & Appraisals
President of the industry’s widely used valuation and appraisal service (official AOPA partner); frequent expert on pricing/valuation in pre‑owned transactions.
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