Global Jet Capital, a specialist in financial solutions for business aircraft, has appointed Stefan Abbruzzese as Chief Commercial Officer. As head of the worldwide originations team, Abbruzzese will lead market facing activities focused on the development of new business.
Dave Labrozzi has been appointed to the role of Vice Chairman at Global Jet Capital. In this new role, he will provide broad support for the business with a focus on strengthening the originations team across all channels and geographies, including reinforcing key long-term strategic relationships with industry partners, the OEMs, and existing and prospective clients.
Abbruzzese joins Global Jet Capital with nearly 30 years of experience in financial services, including leading the Bank Loan business at GE Capital and most recently serving as Partner and Chief Operating Officer at L Catterton, a large and experienced customer-focused private equity firm.
Over the course of his career, Abbruzzese has specialised in building diverse world-class teams and leading global organisations through all stages of the company lifecycle and through several business cycles.
“We are excited to welcome Stefan to the Global Jet Capital team. With a strong track record of crafting and executing business strategy, his experience adds to that of the talented team at Global Jet Capital and will support the continued long-term growth of the business,” says Labrozzi.
Abbruzzese holds a BA in Physics from the College of the Holy Cross and an MBA from Northeastern University.
“As our company has evolved and matured, the success we have achieved is entirely due to the talent within the business. These appointments are reflective of our focus on continuing to invest in talent and expanding our capabilities,” says Shawn Vick, CEO of Global Jet Capital.
