Aurélien Kauffmann Email & Phone Number

France

TrueAero is a diversified investment platform that offers a range of investment strategies and portfolio management services for institutional and private investors regarding leased mid to end-of-life aviation assets- Act as lead financial analyst in support of aircraft and engine portfolio acquisitions, with responsibilities to structure the modeling division and formulate investment recommendations- Assist CFO with fundraising campaigns and run cashflow simulations for diversified private equity investment opportunities (joint-ventures, sidecars, ABS…)- Prepare strategic notes for President/CFO describing engine market outlook, lessees’ creditworthiness, competitive environment, etc.

London, United Kingdom

ICF SH&E is one of the leading aviation consulting firms with a team of nearly 100 consultants dedicated to aviation matters:- Managed a team of analysts in the aviation finance department, with responsibility for their training, career development, goal setting, etc.- Provided maintenance cash-flow forecasts for the most prominent lessors in support of ABS and portfolio transactions with direct client exposure. Reviewed and analyzed over 500 lease agreements - Led numerous industry reports and market outlooks intended for lessors and airlines- Took on a central role on the development of proprietary models through reprogramming parts of the models and modelling information received from stakeholders- Maintained close relationships with the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), discussing aircraft maintenance related insights on a regular basis- Developed network planning and load factor/profitability forecasts for several flag carriers/low cost carriers - Modeled CAPEX, OPEX, aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues to support a business case for the acquisition of Lyon airport on behalf of a major investment bank

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Greater New York City Area

Washington, Dc

- Advised and assisted French companies working in transportation, water and sanitation in their day-to-day interactions with the International Financial Institutions - Participated in several events hosted by the World Bank, including Transforming Transportation and the Sustainable Development Week - Wrote reports on urban rail-based solutions in developing countries - Developed internal tools to better monitor business opportunities for customers

Washington, Dc

Welcomed hosts, watched over residents’ safety and answered calls on week-end shifts in a 200-resident guest house

Paris Area, France

- Team project with two other engineering students- Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data, and identified levers for action to help the eurozone become closer to an optimal currency area (concept developed by Robert Mundell)

Valencia, Spain

- Carried out statistical analysis of a travel behavior survey - Created econometric models of demand in urban transportation and assessed alternatives to car use in the Valencia metropolitan area - Presented research results to an audience of civil engineering professors

La Défense, France

Put items on display in the fruit and vegetable aisle, disposed of waste and cleaned the aisle

Master Of Science (Ms), Transportation With Business Management, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Imperial College Water Brigade (student-led project in Ghana), Imperial College Fencing ClubTransportation.

Master Of Science (Ms), Engineering

Activities and Societies: Debate Club, Junior Enterprise (a student-operated association which contracts out work from firms to its.

Cycle In International Management

In-depth introduction to management in a mini-MBA format, including marketing, finance, and business strategy classes taught on week-ends

Classes Préparatoires Aux Grandes Écoles

Intensive undergraduate program in mathematics and physics preparing the national competitive exams for the Grandes Écoles

Baccalauréat Qualification (High School Diploma) Pass With Highest Honors