Mr Steven Townend
Managing Director and CEO
BOC Aviation
Mr. Steven Townend is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company. He was previously Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer from October 2020 to December 2023. From 2004 to 2020 he held Chief Commercial Officer roles in both Singapore and London.
He joined the Company in January 2001 to establish the company’s first overseas office and develop the Company’s aircraft sales capability.
In addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Townend holds a seat on the Board, and is also a member of the Strategy and Budget Committee.
Mr. Townend has 35 years of banking and leasing experience in aviation. Prior to BOC Aviation, he worked for both European and Japanese banks, specialising in advising and financing the aerospace industry.
Mr. Townend graduated from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Banking and Finance.
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