Vallair has appointed experienced industry figurehead, Pascal Parant, to the role of Group Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer. Parant joins at a significant time in Vallair’s evolution as the Group expands its reach in aerospace and mobility.

Grégoire Lebigot, President of Vallair Group, comments: “It is a great privilege to welcome Pascal to the Vallair Group, he brings a depth of experience and industry knowledge that will not only help to guide and inspire our team, but also shrewd commercial insights as we embark upon an ambitious journey of expansion and innovation.”

Prior to joining Vallair Group, Parant served as Vice President Corporate Marketing at AAR Corp, a company he joined in 1999 and where he held several positions across MRO, parts trading, aircraft and engines sales & leasing. This industry focus has enabled Parent to establish long-term relationships with airlines, lessors, MROs and OEMs.

An industry stalwart, Parant is currently Executive Vice President of USAIRE, the aviation business club which comprises an association of European and American member companies focused on aerospace and advanced technologies. This appointment followed his five-year term as President, a position he assumed in 2014.

Parent was also a board member of Air Meditérranée, a French charter airline from 1997 to 2016. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS), and a graduate of the French aeronautical school ESTACA.