CDB Aviation have announced that former GECAS executive Ryan Barrett has joined its commercial team as Head of Commercial, Asia Pacific.

The continued build-out of the lessor?s commercial leadership is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen CDB Aviation?s strategic presence in key markets around the world. The appointment comes on the heels of the recent addition of Michelle Wu as Head of Commercial, Greater China.

?Ryan is a highly regarded commercial executive with a vast network of relationships in the global airline community, who will enable us to leverage market opportunities and stimulate further growth,? commented Peter Goodman, CDB Aviation Chief Marketing Officer. ?In-depth understanding of airline-lessor dynamics, specifically in the areas of transactional execution, deal origination, and negotiation, is key to anticipating and addressing the needs of airlines.?

Patrick Hannigan, CDB Aviation?s Chief Executive Officer, commented: ?Ryan?s appointment speaks to our platform?s unique position among lessors to attract top industry talent. Ryan shares our team?s vision of bringing the value and benefits of a true global, full-service aircraft lessor, our shareholder, and other stakeholders to support the industry recovery while building for the future.?