Seabury Group (Seabury), a leading global advisory and professional services firm, announced today actions to propel the company into its next phase of growth with the creation of Seabury Advisory Group LLC (SAG) and new leadership appointments. Christopher E. Kubasik was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of SAG and he will oversee the consulting, technical services and banking lines of businesses focused on the Aviation and Aerospace & Defense industries. John E. Luth will serve as Executive Chairman of SAG and Seabury Securities, while continuing to lead Seabury Group as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“I am very proud of the significant contributions Seabury has delivered to more than 1,000 client engagements over the past two decades. Our efforts bringing forth a combination of management consulting, corporate advisory and investment banking services supported by Seabury’s proprietary data analytics and software tools have established our firm’s credibility and value in the Aviation and Aerospace sectors,” said Seabury Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John E. Luth. “Chris is an experienced leader with a proven track record in the industry, and I am certain, in working together with our established leadership team, he will successfully position our business for long-term growth and sustainability.”
In addition to Mr. Kubasik’s appointment, Patrick H. Dowling was named Senior Managing Director for Seabury Corporate Finance Advisors LLC (SCF) and he will oversee the banking lines of business, reporting to Christopher E. Kubasik. John R. Kuehne was promoted from Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer to Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. Christopher E. Kubasik and John R. Kuehne will report to John E. Luth along with Margaret L. Chan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Seabury Asset Management LLC (SAM), Seabury’s structure investments businesses, and Bijoy Mechery, President and Chief Executive Officer, Seabury Enterprise Solutions LLC (SES), Seabury’s principal software solutions subsidiary.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to work with Seabury’s leadership to serve our existing and new clients in the years ahead. Seabury’s reputation for quality service coupled with its entrepreneurial culture will allow us to continue to grow into adjacent markets,” commented Seabury Advisory Group President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher E. Kubasik. “Pat and John’s appointments to Senior Managing Director roles are also a critical element of our strategy to enhance our core businesses and propel the company into its next phase of growth.”