SMBC Aviation Capital appoints Noriyuki Hiruta as new Chair

SMBC Aviation Capital appointed Noriyuki (Nori) Hiruta as the new Chairman of the Board. Prior to joining SMBA Aviation Capital, Hiruta served as the General Manager of the Lease & Business Development Department at Sumitomo Corporation (SC) Tokyo. Peter Barrett, Chief Executive Officer, SMBC Aviation Capital, said: “Nori has an impressive track record of delivering growth at Sumitomo Corporation and his counsel will be invaluable as we extend our leading position in the sector and deliver positive change for our customers, the industry and wider society. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Tom Tanaka for his guidance