Aircastle Appoints David Odlum as Chief Risk Officer

Stamford, CT. September 9, 2024 - Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle” or “the Company”) has appointed David Odlum as Chief Risk Officer, who is expected to join the Company on December 1, 2024. He will be responsible for directing all the Company’s risk management activities and will serve as an integral member of the leadership team. Mr. Odlum will be based at the Company’s office in Dublin, Ireland, and will report directly to the CEO, Michael Inglese.

Until recently, Mr. Odlum served as Executive Vice President of Portfolio Risk Management at SMBC Aviation Capital. Prior to joining SMBC Aviation Capital, he was Head of Risk at Goshawk Aviation focusing on risk, strategy, and portfolio management. Mr. Odlum holds an MSc in Finance from Imperial College London and an undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from Trinity College in Dublin.

Mr. Inglese commented, “David brings a wealth of experience in risk management and portfolio strategy. He’s had a distinguished career in aviation finance and his expertise in airline restructurings, risk frameworks, and strategic portfolio management will be crucial as we continue to evolve and address the complexities of our industry.”