THE Shannon-based aviation group has announced the appointment of Eva O’Keeffe as Chief Aviation Services Officer and Susan Keating as Chief Commercial Officer.
With the AAG set to close the acquisition of Lufthansa Technik Shannon LTD (LTSL) on the 31 March this year, AAG will add over 300 staff to its existing 436 Irish and UK-based workforce.
Despite facing the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, AAG has continued to strategically develop its customer base and international reach as an aviation solutions company.
The appointment of two senior executives follows steady growth for AAG in 2021 including its acquisition of LTSL. The appointees are:
Eva O’ Keeffe, who joins as Chief Aviation Services Officer. An experienced senior executive in multinational and SME sectors in aviation and financial services, Eva was previously vice president, divisional manager with financial services company Northern Trust in Limerick and CEO of leading private executive jet operator Private Sky.
Susan Keating, who joins as Chief Commercial Officer, is a skilled aviation professional with 20 years’ experience in commercial and executive leadership roles with leading aircraft and engine lessors.
She has expertise in international business development, development and implementation of revenue growth strategies and leading commercial teams in the negotiation and execution of complex cross-border aviation asset transactions.
AAG Chief Executive Officer, Shane O’Neil, commented on the appointments of Eva O’Keeffe and Susan Keating: “We are delighted to welcome such high-calibre appointees to the AAG business.
Eva, as Chief Aviation Services Officer, will lead our ancillary businesses (CAMO, Part 21 & Part 147 Training) and ensure these business streams are supported for future growth.
We are pleased to have someone with Eva’s proven senior leadership experience and experience of leading the growth of businesses with a strong focus on people and customers.
That’s why we are also delighted to welcome Susan Keating as our new Chief Commercial Officer. Susan will help to ensure all revenue streams of the business continue to thrive and that our brand continues to grow in the civil and defence aviation markets.
Susan brings over 20 years aviation experience to the role having worked in front-line commercial and executive leadership positions with leading aircraft and engine lessors, most recently as Head of Global Sales & Marketing for Shannon Engine Support.”
Acquired in 2015 by Patrick Jordan, the AAG is one of Europe’s largest independent aviation solutions company’s.
