United Airlines (UAL) today announced Pam Hendry has been named vice president and treasurer. Hendry will be responsible for Corporate Finance, Treasury Operations and Risk Management.

Pam Hendry, United's vice president and treasurer
Hendry is a senior aviation finance executive who has an extensive background in cost-effectively financing aircraft. She spent the majority of her career at International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) where, among other roles, she served as senior vice president and treasurer.

"Pam is well known and respected throughout the aircraft finance community. With her reputation as a strong leader and her deep industry knowledge she will be a great addition to the United team," said Executive Vice President and CFO Gerry Laderman. "I look forward to welcoming Pam to United and partnering with her and our entire team as we continue to deliver on the growth strategy we laid out in January of this year."

Prior to joining United, Hendry was a managing director at Plane View Partners, an aviation consulting firm. She has also held a number of leadership and consulting roles in aircraft finance and leasing, where she built a proven track record in financial and capital markets.

Hendry holds a bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Hendry will report to Laderman and will start on January 7.