Abelo, the turboprop aircraft leasing company, has appointed two new board members, Philip Bolger and Virginia Fox.
Abelo states that their “combined expertise, knowledge and vast experience in the aviation industry” brings a new perspective to the company and will play a “crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the board and driving the company's growth”.
Philip Bolger joins the company’s board of directors as non-executive chairman. He brings with him an extensive background in leadership and his 40 years’ experience in the aircraft leasing industry will help guide Abelo’s ambitious growth plans. Bolger’s recent positions include chairman of Aldus Aviation (2007-2016) and advisor to the chairman at Nordic Aviation Capital (2016-2022).
Virginia Fox joins the board as non-executive director. She has spent over two decades in aircraft leasing and, for a large part of that time, as chief risk officer for GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). Fox joined GE in 1995 as a financial accountant, followed by management roles in finance, structured finance and risk management.
"We are thrilled to welcome Virginia and Phil to the board of Abelo,” said Stephen Gorman, Abelo’s CEO. “Their extensive industry knowledge, leadership capabilities, and passion for the aviation sector make them valuable additions to our team. With their guidance, we are confident in accelerating our growth trajectory and delivering exceptional value to our clients and shareholders.