WOOD DALE, Illinois, United States, March 2025 — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today that Hema Widhani has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective March 18, 2025. This appointment expands AAR’s Board from 11 to 12 Director positions.
Widhani brings more than 20 years of experience in digital, marketing, and customer experience. As Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at Prudential Financial, she manages the company’s enterprise digital and customer experience portfolio, leading several Generative AI initiatives for Prudential’s global insurance and retirement business. Previously, she served as Prudential Financial’s Chief Customer Officer.
Prior to Prudential Financial, Widhani held digital, data, and customer-focused leadership roles at E*TRADE, Citibank, and WPP Group.
“Ms. Widhani brings deep experience in revenue expansion and customer engagement through digital transformation and, most recently, the incorporation of AI,” said John M. Holmes, AAR’s Chairman, President, and CEO. “We are excited to have Hema join our Board of Directors.”
“AAR is a trusted brand in aviation, known for its commitment to Doing It Right® for customers,” said Widhani. “I am honored to join the AAR Board and be part of the Company’s transformative growth strategy.”
Widhani earned a Master of Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of International Business from Lancaster University.
About AAR CORP.
AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services.
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