AerCap has announced that Bart Ligthart will assume the position of Head of Trading, effective April 1, 2018.
Ligthart joined the AerCap Trading team in February 2007. He was appointed to the position of Vice President Portfolio Management & Trading in March 2012. Prior to joining AerCap he worked at Deloitte and Touche in Amsterdam where he served as Manager Transactions Services.
“Bart’s extensive experience and deep sectorial knowledge has proven a valuable addition to the AerCap Trading team and we wish him every success in his new role.” said Edward O’Byrne, Chief Investment Officer, AerCap.
Gary O’Donnell will be stepping down from the position of Head of Trading, having joined the company in 2007. Mr. O’Donnell has held the position of Head of Trading since January 2013. “Gary has played a key role leading the AerCap Trading team, where together the team has traded over 500 aircraft in the past 10 years. We thank him for his outstanding service and wish him well in the future,” added O’Byrne.