SkyWorks Holdings has appointed Johan Claesson as Senior Vice President of SkyWorks Leasing. Claesson will be based in Stockholm where he will focus on further development of SkyWorks’ European platform.
Claesson has extensive experience in the aviation industry, with a solid technical and operational background. He has held senior leadership positions in the airline, operational and flight safety sectors. Claesson has been with the SAS Group since 2000. Most recently, he was director of aircraft trading and acquisition where he was deeply involved in several aircraft and engine order campaigns, adding aircraft to SAS’ fleet via operating leases, as well as asset management and remarketing in numerous jurisdictions.
Thomas W. Mahr, CEO of SkyWorks Holdings said: “We are pleased to have a high caliber professional like Johan on the team. He brings valuable longstanding relationships in Europe and years of experience to our platform. He will bolster not only the SkyWorks core practice but also help us further grow and diversify our aircraft remarketing and asset management franchise in the region.”