UK based aircraft and engine component support and MRO provider AerFin has appointed Paul Ashcroft as its newly created role of SVP Asia Pacific. Ashcroft will assist in growing AerFin’s regional presence, developing and executing its revenue objectives, and nurturing a performance growth ethos in the company.
Ashcroft has over 30 years of industry experience with his most recent position was head of engineering services in Rolls Royce Defence. He also served as a chief of service engineer for Rolls Royce Civil Aerospace. His time at GE Wales saw him lead powerplant technical support of CFM56 engines with Asia Pacific customers before moving to hold leader positions in Cathay Pacific.
“I am delighted to secure Paul’s services,” said Aerfin CCO James Bennett. “Not only is he hugely knowledgeable and respected with relationships cultivated over the years, none more so than in Asia Pacific, but he’s also a proven people leader with extensive experience of developing high performance teams, which will be key for us as we build presence in region.”