Executives in Focus

Matthew DeLellis joins West Star Aviation as new CFO

Matt has an impressive background in leading a number of large-scale financial departments within the aviation industry.
Matt’s approach to supporting employees and customers is well-suited to West Star’s industry-leading level of customer service.

Matt has more than 20 years of finance and operational experience.

Matthew DeLellis, having over twelve years of experience in aviation is appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at West Star Aviation. In his new role, Matt will oversee all aspects of West Star’s finance functions, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, and tax, and preside over purchasing, material control, legal, risk, and compliance. Matt has more than 20 years of finance and operational experience.

Jim Rankin, CEO, West Star said, “Matt has an impressive background leading a number of large-scale financial departments within the aviation industry and he will be a strong member of our executive team as we execute our growth plan. His approach to supporting employees and customers is well-suited to West Star’s industry-leading level of customer service,”

On his appointment Matt DeLellis, CFO said, “I am excited to join West Star Aviation, a company I have long admired as a leading MRO provider. The company has a strong business model and a proud history, and I look forward to working with the team to execute on its long-term sustainable growth initiatives.” 

Matt has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Dartmouth College and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.