IBA has appointed Dr Stuart Hatcher to the role of Chief Operating Officer. “IBA is evolving to meet increasingly complex industry requirements in diverse global markets. Wisdom, judgment and tenacity are the skills that embody our advisory and analytical services,” says Phil Seymour – CEO at IBA. “Stuart brings a depth of gravitas and strength which the team here can rely upon.”
Hatcher says: “Directing and coaching others throughout the business will be a key factor in my mission as COO. The team at IBA must all embrace the Company’s business strategy with complementary competencies and different areas of expertise. Importantly as we expand global operations and pursue potential acquisitions, effective internal leadership will become the lynchpin of our success.”
Dr Hatcher joined IBA in 2005 and was previously Chief Intelligence Officer responsible for IBA’s valuations, modelling and intelligence activity - analysing the market and trade information, to refine IBA’s valuations and opinions on market trends and their effect on the industry. He has been responsible for developing IBA.iQ, the new online analysis platform offering essential market intelligence for aircraft operators and the global aviation leasing and finance community.