Willis Lease appoints Pascal Picano as SVP, aircraft leasing and trading

Willis Lease (WLFC) Finance announced the appointment of Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President, Aircraft Leasing & Trading, effective immediately. Pascal reports directly to Austin Willis, CEO of WLFC, and will work closely with Marc Pierpoint, Senior Vice President, Head of Trading & Investments, to drive the continued growth and evolution of WLFC’s portfolio. In this newly created role, Pascal will be building upon the Company’s leading aviation leasing platform by strategically growing its aircraft portfolio. He will also support the Company’s commitment to investing in next-generation assets that meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry. Marc Pierpoint will continue to focus on growth of the engine portfolio. Picano most recently served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Avia Solutions Group and previously held senior leadership roles at Carlyle Aviation Partners.