EirTrade Promotes Carey and Fitzgibbon to Key Roles
EirTrade Aviation promotes Lee Carey to Chief Investment Officer and Karl Fitzgibbon to Chief Operating Officer, announced today.
Both have been on the career fast-track within EirTrade for almost a decade and seen their responsibilities grow accordingly.
With an MSc in Aviation Finance from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a BSc in Aviation Management from Dublin City University, Lee Carey joined EirTrade in 2016 in sales & technical evaluations. Since then, he has rapidly absorbed senior roles in sales and asset management, managing the acquisition of over 100 commercial aircraft & engines.
Most recently Carey was Vice President Origination & Trading based at the Company’s Dublin headquarters. As Chief Investment Officer, his new role will incorporate continued responsibility and oversight of those activities, alongside a honed focus on nurturing existing relationships with investors and industry partners and fostering new affiliations.
“It has been a privilege to witness and play a crucial role in the exponential growth of EirTrade over the past few years,” says Carey. “During my time at EirTrade, we have experienced a tremendous level of growth, in terms of revenue, the team, our global footprint, and the services we offer. Our business has become more complex as we continue to diversify our asset base across more and more aircraft platforms and continue to expand our service offering through vertical integration.”
Karl Fitzgibbon’s Focus
Newly appointed Chief Operating Officer – Karl Fitzgibbon identifies process optimisation as his greatest challenge. “Continuously identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and profitability is my key focus,” he says. “This involves analysing current workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing innovative solutions to streamline operations. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we can ensure that our processes remain efficient and effective, ultimately driving better results for the Company as we continue to expand our global presence.”
Fitzgibbon joined EirTrade Aviation in 2014 and steadily rose through the ranks to become Vice President of Operations, his most recent position.
He currently manages a dynamic operations and repairs team in Dublin and Dallas.
EirTrade’s Global Reach
Additionally, he oversees the logistics, customs, IT, and facilities functions. As a result, he ensures seamless coordination across all areas.
“EirTrade is a business that provides numerous opportunities for growth and development. Operating across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, the company provides specialized services to the global airline and aircraft leasing community. This international presence enables employees to engage in exciting projects and advance their careers within a dynamic and thriving industry. Hard work and collaboration have been key to our success, and I am proud to be part of this journey.”
Carey and Fitzgibbon attribute EirTrade’s success to the inspiring team, emphasizing their crucial role in the company’s achievements.
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They say that everyone consistently exhibits a fantastic entrepreneurial spirit. “We are all hardworking and passionate about what we do,” explains Carey.
“EirTrade embraces talent, nurtures an entrepreneurial culture, and inspires creative thinking to enhance services,” Fitzgibbon says. “Having been with the company for over a decade and held various positions, I can attest to this.”
Ken Fitzgibbon, CEO of EirTrade, stated, “The company is poised for growth, cementing its leadership in the USM market. I believe in my team’s talent and dedication, fostering their ambitions and careers. Their dynamism earned us the ‘Best Places to Work in Aviation 2024’ and ‘Workplace Achievement 2024’ awards.”
Ken Fitzgibbon states Acorn Capital Management’s 2023 investment was a significant milestone, boosting EirTrade’s resources and growth trajectory.
“It has greatly increased our resources and continues to underpin EirTrade’s impressive growth trajectory.”
