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Richard Kendall appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer of new HAECO unit

Richard Kendall who is currently the Group Director Airframe Services at HAECO is appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer to lead this new organization
The development of this organization will supplement the existing network that HAECO maintains in supporting service levels to its customers globally.

James Ginns will be appointed as Group Director Airframe Services in place of Mr. Kendall

23 February 2021: HAECO Group is establishing a new centralized commercial organization to effectively project their extending capabilities, service and product offerings to a worldwide customer base, improving customer focus and advocacy.  Richard Kendall who is currently the Group Director Airframe Services at HAECO is appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer to lead this new organization.

Frank Walschot, HAECO Group’s Chief Executive Officer said, “I am delighted to be able to announce this development within HAECO to improve customer focus across the broad range of HAECO’s activities, and the appointment of Richard Kendall as Chief Commercial Officer. Richard is uniquely qualified to lead this initiative given his extensive management experience gained over 36 years with Swire group, including roles leading our HAESL engine MRO joint venture with Rolls-Royce, chief executive of HAECO Americas and, most recently, responsible for our Airframe Services segment.”

James Ginns will be appointed as Group Director Airframe Services in place of Mr. KendallMr. Ginns has recently joined HAECO Group from Cathay Pacific Airways, where his recent roles included those of Chief Risk Officer, Director Service Delivery and Regional General Manager in Europe and Japan. The development of this organization will supplement the existing network that HAECO maintains in supporting service levels to its customers globally.