MIAMI – November 1, 2013 – AeroTurbine, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), announced today that it has promoted Al Wood to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Wood will continue to lead AeroTurbine’s worldwide sales, product and marketing activities.
“Al is part of a core group of people who have successfully led AeroTurbine through an important rebranding initiative in the market,” said AeroTurbine Chief Executive Officer Michael King. “Al’s impressive leadership and expertise combined with the proven strengths of the AeroTurbine team are central to the success of our global sales and product strategy, and will continue to position our company’s trading and leasing businesses for solid future growth.”
Al Wood
Wood previously was AeroTurbine’s Executive Vice President Commercial, since his promotion to the role in 2011. Wood originally joined AeroTurbine in October 2006 and served in the positions of Senior Vice President, Vice President and Director within the Parts, Trading and Leasing businesses. Over the years, Wood has been instrumental in building and branding AeroTurbine, developing and implementing its worldwide sales and product line strategy, establishing key customer relationships, and significantly enhancing its trading and leasing businesses.
Wood has a comprehensive aviation background, having previously served as Director of Sales, Product Director, and Regional Sales Manager with AAR Corporation in the Parts Trading and New Parts Distribution divisions. Prior to AAR, Wood was Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Air Force, where he served for eleven years in various flight, operations and maintenance roles.
In October 2012, Wood was recognized as a rising star in the aviation industry by Aviation Week and Space Technology Magazine, which selected him as a member of the prestigious “2012 Top 40 Under 40.”
Wood is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he earned his B.A. in Political Science, and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration degree.