HAECO is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Walschot as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 December 2019.

With over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Mr. Walschot is a recognised industry leader and well-rounded aviation executive, most recently as Chief Executive Officer at SR Technics. He has previously worked in the aviation MRO industry in Europe, the United States, Singapore, and Mainland China.

Commenting on the new appointment, Mr. Merlin Swire, Chairman of HAECO Group,said: “Frank brings with him a wealth of knowledge and international experience in the MRO industry. I am confident that his leadership will help to deliver long-term sustainable growth for the HAECO Group.”

Summit Chan will continue to act as Interim CEO at HAECO until 1 December. He will then take up the role of Group Director Corporate Development, and retain hiscurrent roles as Chairman of HAECO Xiamen and HAECO’s other China JointVentures.