Daniel Chia Email & Phone Number

Singapore, Singapore

- Led cross functional Deal Team members to restructure airlines’ accounts followed by recommendations for exit strategies on airlines during the current crisis- Steer the due diligence, underwriting, obtaining deal approval from Investment Committee and successful closing of Aircastle Asia transactions- Performed and administered post-closing account management (e.g. tracking of financial covenants; repayments), monitoring airline’s financial and economic development to provide advance warning for default possibilities- Performed independent credit research, forming conclusions/recommendations to effectively communicate to key stakeholders- Conducted airline fleet and market analysis to provide “early reads” to key stakeholders

Singapore

- Identifying and Originating Sale and Leaseback /long & short-term engine opportunities and leading cross-functional Deal Team in LOI/Term Sheet negotiations to deal closure, including engaging senior management for their buy-in- Originating asset sales and mature engine strategy within the Asia Pacific region- Spearheading Deal Team (including Aircraft and Debt Team) to identify existing aircraft leases for takeout and syndication opportunities -Representing GECAS in soliciting/forging relationships with airlines, OEMs (GEA/CFM etc) and other industry players for potential collaboration opportunities through timely and accurate communications- Establishing new operator contacts (airlines, MROs & Engine OEMs) for potential business opportunities/needs- Aligning customers objectives and priorities with GECAS to ensure a “win-win” for both parties- Leading the internal team in creating specific marketing strategies to target customer’s potential requirements and ultimately winning the campaign- Oversee periodic market demand studies, providing insights/analysis of pre-owned engine market, emerging trends to senior management and being a regional expert on engines dynamics

Singapore

- Steered the due diligence, underwriting, obtaining deal approval from Investment Committee and successful closing of GECAS Asia transactions - Performed and administrated post-closing account management (e.g. tracking of financial covenants; funding), monitoring airline’s financial and economic development to provide advance warning for default possibilities - Led cross functional Deal Team members to restructure airlines’ accounts followed by recommendations for exit strategies on airlines during the 2009 crisis- Performed independent credit research, forming conclusions/recommendations to effectively communicate to key stakeholders - Conducted airline fleet and market analysis to provide “early reads” to key stakeholders

Singapore

- Embraced 6 Sigma methodologies towards financial operations within Asia Pacific- Provided leadership and expertise on LEAN implementations including value stream mapping and conducting action workouts to ensure significant process improvements were achieved- Led and Executed Quality initiatives/ strategies leveraging CFO & functional leader’s support to deliver business objectives

Education record

Diploma, Banking & Financial Services