In line with its plans for continued international expansion, McLarens Aviation, provider of survey and loss adjusting services to the global aviation industry, has recruited a Business Development Director, in addition to promoting a number of senior personnel to national and international management roles.
The specialist aviation adjuster has recruited Trehane Oliver to fill the newly created role of Business Development Director. With over 25 years’ experience working in the aviation insurance sector, Trehane has held senior underwriting and broking roles within the London and international markets.
Trehane’s appointment coincides with the announcement of a number of promotions within the existing senior management team at McLarens Aviation. Effective from 1st April 2015:
John Bayley will take on the role of Regional Director, Europe and Russia: Currently heading up the UK Claims team, John’s new role will see him overseeing operations across the region, including offices in London, Moscow and Paris.
David Bickerton will take on the role of Regional Director, Middle East and Africa: Currently Director, Middle East, David is an experienced Aircraft Engineer who, prior to joining McLarens Aviation in 1992, spent over a decade in the Middle East, holding a number of management positions within airline engineering.
Bill Garcia will become Regional Manager, USA: Currently Vice President, USA, Bill has been with the business for 16 years and his role at McLarens Aviation includes all aspects of claims handling, plus involvement in various Risk Management projects, aircraft condition and records inspections.
David Hitchen will become Executive Director, London: Currently an Associate Director in the London office, David has been with the business for 11 years and is acknowledged by the market as a major and complex loss specialist.
At the same time both Paul Clark and Nick Payne will take on the title of Executive Director, covering their global roles in the McLarens Aviation Claims and Risk & Asset Management businesses respectively.
Nigel Minett, Managing Director, commented: “I’m very pleased to welcome Trehane to McLarens Aviation. His wealth of experience, network of contacts and knowledge of both the broking and underwriting sides of the market will make him a great asset to the business. I would also like to congratulate the team on their promotions. All are long serving employees of McLarens Aviation in addition to being industry leaders with an immense knowledge and understanding of their respective markets. That we are continuing to invest in our personnel across the globe is indicative of the emphasis we place on building our international network. Last year we opened new offices in Chicago, Vancouver and Brazil, as well as announcing recruitment across the board, and we envisage further growth of this kind in the coming year.“