Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, September 2025 – AviLease, a leading global aircraft lessor headquartered in Riyadh, has appointed Brendan O’Neill as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Brendan will oversee the company’s financial strategy, capital planning, and investor relations as AviLease continues to expand its portfolio of next-generation, environmentally friendly aircraft leased to commercial airlines worldwide.
Brendan most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at CDB Aviation, where he spent over four years managing financial operations and strategy for one of the industry’s most dynamic lessors. His leadership supported significant growth and positioned the company for long-term success in the global aviation finance market.
Following his time at CDB Aviation, Brendan briefly operated as an Executive Coach and Consultant with Caha Consulting, advising senior leaders on strategy, performance, and leadership development.
Prior to that, he built his reputation during a seven-year tenure as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at AWAS, where he managed financial strategy as the company grew its asset base from $6.5 billion to nearly $10 billion. In this role, he worked closely with the Board of Directors, shareholders, investment banks, rating agencies, and capital markets, leading high-impact projects alongside Accenture, McKinsey, and Goldman Sachs.
Earlier in his career, Brendan gained extensive financial leadership experience at Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, and with GE Capital (GE Money Ireland), where he held roles as Finance Manager and Pricing Analyst, driving financial efficiency and pricing strategies. He began his career at Kerry Group, serving as a Management Accountant and later as Project Accountant in Thailand, where he supported international financial operations.
About AviLease
AviLease is a rapidly growing aircraft lessor with a modern portfolio of fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft leased to leading commercial airlines. With headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, AviLease blends global expertise with local talent, delivering innovative financing solutions and supporting the aviation industry’s sustainability transition.
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