Blueberry Aviation is adding Jon O’Connell to its commercial aircraft team as commercial director, Asia Pacific.
"Jon has over 30 years’ experience in aircraft leasing, trading, finance, marketing, technical evaluation and management, and has worked in senior leadership positions for airlines, aircraft manufacturers and leasing companies in various global locations during his extensive, international career in the commercial aviation industry," the Monaco-based business announced.
Among O'Connell's recent roles were that of chief commercial officer for DAE Capital in Dubai and managing director Asia Pacific sales for AWAS. From 1995 to 2001 he was with the commercial department at Airbus.
“I am thrilled to have Jon join Blueberry Aviation to support our commercial team in the Asia Pacific region,” said Francois Gautier, founder and chief executive of Blueberry Aviation.
“I am excited to be working with Francois and his highly regarded team at Blueberry Aviation, reconnecting with a number of my former Airbus colleagues,” said O’Connell.