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Contrail chooses Gerard Browne as SVP of Marketing & Origination

Contrail chooses Gerard Browne as SVP of Marketing & Origination.
Mr. Gerard Browne completed his Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Limerick and later an Executive Diploma (First Class) in Business Finance from the Irish Management Institute (IMI) in Dublin.

In this role as SVP, Mr. Browne will focus on gathering assets from lessors and aviation companies across the globe, using his experience, background and the relationships he built within the industry to identify opportunities for strategic growth. 

Contrail’s latest appointment for its top tier is Gerard Browne who will be assuming the role of SVP of Marketing & Origination. In this job, Mr. Browne will zero in on obtaining resources from lessors and aircrafts across the globe, utilizing his experience, foundation and profound connections inside the business to recognize amazing open doors for key development. Mr. Browne will likewise address the organization from a showcasing authority point of view, assisting with advancing Contrail’s resource methodology, profile and position in the business.

Joe Kuhn, CEO at CAS, said, “We are delighted to have Gerard Browne join the Contrail team in this key leadership role, With his global experience in the industry, his vast, professional network and his technical acumen, he brings a truly unique perspective and an extensive skill set in Sales, contract negotiations, sourcing, structuring and closing transactions to Contrail. We look forward to collaborating with him on innovative strategies that further positions the company for success in the coming years.”

Mr. Gerard Browne joins Contrail having most as of late filled in as the VP of Engine Trading at GECAS and AerCap in Shannon, Ireland. In that job, he created and executed deals methodologies for the association to include Asset Types and Timing of Engine Trading. Preceding that, he was the AVP of Engine Leasing at GE Capital Aviation Services.

Gerard Browne, said, “I am honored to join Contrail at this exciting time of expansion and growth, I’ve known Joe for many years and have long admired Contrail’s reputation as a leader in the industry. We share a common commitment – to ignite the industry with new ideas while continuing to strengthen our relationships with customers, partners and industry players. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work alongside Joe and his team.” 

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Mr. Gerard Browne holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Limerick, an Executive Diploma (First Class) in Business Finance from the Irish Management Institute (IMI) in Dublin, Ireland and concentrated on Adaptive Leadership at the incredibly famous GE Crotonville Campus (US). In 2021, Mr. Gerard Browne was perceived as one of the main 40 chiefs under 40 years old in the business avionics industry via Airline Economics.