BDO Ireland names Stan Barnes as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory

BDO Ireland, an Ireland-based professional services firm, has appointed Stan Barnes as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory, strengthening the firm's capabilities in aviation finance and leasing at a time of sector growth and transformation, according to Business Plus.

Barnes brings more than 18 years of senior leadership experience across aviation finance, leasing, and aviation technology, having held executive roles advising global aviation stakeholders on large-scale transformation, transaction, and growth initiatives.

Before joining BDO, Barnes served as Chief Executive Officer of AerPrice, where he led development of advanced aircraft pricing, valuation, and analytics software designed to support data-driven decision making in aviation markets.

Prior to this, he spent eight years at Aergo Capital as Chief Financial Officer and Head of HR, helping drive the company's expansion to a $6 billion (€5.2 billion) portfolio of more than 250 aircraft and playing a key role in its inaugural ABS transaction, METAL 2017-1.

Earlier in his career, Barnes held senior finance roles at Standard Chartered Aviation Finance following its acquisition of Pembroke Capital, ultimately serving as CFO and supporting the growth of a global portfolio of more than 120 aircraft.

Barnes has significant expertise across the aviation finance and leasing sector, including portfolio valuation, pricing, structured finance, and transaction support.

Brian McEnery, Managing Partner at BDO Ireland, stated: "We are delighted to welcome Stan to BDO Ireland as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory. Ireland remains the global centre of aviation leasing and finance, and the sector continues to evolve rapidly as capital markets, technology and fleet strategies develop."

Barnes stated: "I'm very pleased to be joining BDO Ireland at a time of significant change and opportunity across the aviation sector. The aviation sector is entering a new phase where data, capital strategy and operational efficiency will play an even greater role in shaping competitive advantage."

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