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Reaching for new heights in the turbo-prop sector

Limerick, Munster, Ie

The University of Limerick and the Aviation Finuas Network launched Ireland’s first Level 9 postgraduate diploma supporting expertise in Ireland’s vital aviation leasing and finance sector.http://www.ul.ie/cpe/node/206Shannon and Dublin are at the hub of the aircraft leasing industry with many of the aircraft leasing companies having their operations here. Ireland’s network of over 60 double tax treaties, combined with the absence of withholding tax on aircraft lease rentals and a corporate tax rate of 12.5%, make Ireland a commercially attractive place to set up and run an aircraft leasing company.

Scottsdale, Az, Us

Discover the World is the travel industry expert at developing proven and innovative solutions to penetrate international markets, drive market share and increase revenue.The Moscow office is part of a 65 strong Global office network. Find out more about how Discover can help your business in Russia: http://www.discovertheworld.com/

Dublin 1, Ie

Elix Aviation is a regional aircraft lessor and asset manager based in Dublin, Ireland. Elix Aviation supports operators and investors worldwide with strong regional aviation and aircraft leasing expertise.

Ireland, Ie

NAC is the Global Leader in Regional Aircraft Leasing. Founded in Skive, Denmark in 1990 by aviation entrepreneur Martin Møller Nielsen, the company has successfully evolved from a one aircraft business to one that has a current fleet of over 350 aircraft valued in excess of 5.2 billion dollars. NAC is a market-leading enterprise with over 180 employees operating across 10 locations globally.

Concuros is the 'new kid on the block' in Aviation services. Offering management services for airlines, from startup, privatization, IPO or simply advice on keeping it simple!visit www.Concuros.net for more info.

Larnaca, Cy

An interesting and challenging project. A great experience to take a project from nothing to something. To develop the concept, produce the business plan, find investors and build the company. Creating the product, the brand and the vision. Having received funding in February the airline was flying, and flying full, within 6 months.

Played a central role in building and launching the two Low Cost Carriers for Aeroflot (Dobrolet & Pobeda) where, as Deputy General Director, I was involved in creation of the business plan, building the team and overall commercial activities of the airlines for successful launches.

Chief Commercial Officer for Russia's only true Low Cost Carrier.Developed the commercial department from start-up helping to raise the airline to 4th largest (in terms of passengers carried) out of 160 airlines in Russia. Responsible for product, distribution (including travel agent and charter brokerage), marketing (global viral campaigns), fleet planning, network & slot coordination, revenue and strategic planning.

Kuwait, Kw

Having completed a successful setup of the commercial department my focus turned to strategy.Distribution: Engaged the travel trade to create a franchise network of sales shops. Contracted with GDS.Product: Redesigned the business class, upgrading it from a hazy premium economyNetwork: Initiated new AOC projects and negotiated bilateral traffic rights.Expansion: Reviewed and analyzed potential airlines for purchase.

Kuwait, Kw

Setup commercial department from launch.Responsible for network, distribution (including in-house call center and sales desks), sales (large network of GSA's and travel agents) and website.Major effort placed on traffic rights, bilateral negotiations and creative route planning (Dubai virtual hub)

Ie

Setup the commercial department of a new regional carrier based in the South of England.Responsible for eCommerce, Marketing and Revenue.Contracted with Expedia/Travelport (GDS sales)Airline ceased operations after the parent company (planestation) closed abruptly.

Responsible for growing the export business

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corporate & Aviation

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