SUMMER AVIATION SUMMIT 2023

SUMMER AVIATION SUMMIT

MONTREAL 2023

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Dearest SAS Family,

For 7 years, the Winter Aviation Summit (WAS) has been bringing together a highly selected community of business aviation dealmakers; people who buy, sell, operate, maintain, finance, and advise on aircraft sales. From its unique setup in Vevey, Switzerland, the WAS is a staple conference for international professionals in the business aviation industry covering all aspects of the industry: bankers, lawyers, manufacturers, fiscal experts, pilots, brokers, and more.

OOAK AGENCY is teaming up with ELITE WINGS to bring this unique event to North America for the summer of 2023. The Summer Aviation Summit (SAS) is hosted in Beautiful Montreal, Canada. Greater Montréal is recognized globally as one of the world’s most important aerospace centers. Bombardier, Airbus, Bell Helicopter Textron, CAE, Pratt & Whitney, along with more than 200 other specialized companies, make up an exceptional Business Aviation industry cluster.

With ever-evolving technologies breakthrough and more and more sophisticated solutions, it pays to understand each-other visions and how we are turning the industry challenges into innovation-led opportunities.

SUMMERAVIATION SUMMIT MONTREAL2023 PROGRAMME

JULY 7th , 2023

Sebastien Lavoie - Chief Economist at the LAURENTIAN BANK OF CANADA

SUMMERAVIATION SUMMIT 2023 SUMMER AVIATION SUMMIT MONTREAL

2023

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

10: 30 AM - The OEMs Panel

Moderator: Abdelmajid Jlioui | ELITE WINGS MEDIA

Guerric Ranchon | BOMBARDIER

Richa Gupta | PRATT & WHITNEY

Sean McGeough | AIRBUS CORPORATE JETS

11: 30 AM - The Pre-Owned Panel

Moderator: Abdelmajid Jlioui | ELITE WINGS MEDIA

Sameer Adam| XINATIS

Nicole Kappos | PRATT & WHITNEY

Thomas Fissellier | BOMBARDIER

12:30 AM – LUNCH

INNOVATION PANELS

02:00 PM - Technology

Moderator: Viswanath Tata | ELITE WINGS MEDIA

Stephen McCullough | BOMBARDIER

Shannon Gill | F/LIST

David Vanderzwaag | AIRHAWKE

Fabien Lombard | SATCOM DIRECT

Puja Mahajan | AZZERA

03:00 PM – IMPROVING BIZAV PUBLIC PERCEPTION

Bombardier Discussion Panel

Moderator: Eve Laurier | BOMBARDIER

INNOVATION PANELS

04:00 PM - Financing

Moderator: Fransisco Zozaya | JSSI

Simon Davies | GLOBAL JET CAPITAL

David Vandenberg | BOMBARDIER

Eliane Coltran | AZORRA LEASING

05:00 PM – BREAK

06:00 PM – APERO 08:00

North American Market Outlook

Sébastien is a multi potential professional: strategic thinker, empirical influencer, activator embracing competition. He has been working in the Canadian banking sector for more than 20 years. Sébastien interacts closely with business lines and clients of Laurentian Bank Financial Group. Sébastien developed its expertise in macroeconomics and financial markets by occupying positions in Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa. On a part-time basis, Sébastien jumps into sports analytics and supports some of the best tennis players in the world.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY | THE OEMs PANEL

Abdelmajid Jlioui | ELITE WINGS MEDIA Co-Founder & Managing Director

Elite Wings is the ultimate self-serve platform that supports business aviation decision-makers with timely, structured, validated, unbiased, and relevant market intelligence.

Prior to co-founding Elite Wings, Majid served in different senior strategy, sales and business development roles for Avianor, SITA, Pratt & Whitney, and Bombardier.

Majid started his professional career in 2002 with Royal Air Maroc, the flag carrier of Morocco where he led the airline engineering and fleet development teams. He also contributed to the launch of several business jet charter companies in the MENA region.

Majid is a Graduate of the French National College of Aerospace (ISAESUPAERO) where he obtained an engineering degree in aerospace and a master’s degree in aerospace business development. Majid also holds a master’s degree in air transport management from Aix-Marseille University. He is trilingual in French, English, and Arabic. Majid is based in Montreal.

Guerric Ranchon | BOMBARDIER Manager, Market Analytics and Insights

Guerric Ranchon leads the Market Analytics and Insights team at Bombardier. The team has developed and maintains the market forecast models, which are used by Bombardier’s management team. The team is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and sharing with management and some departments, business intelligence on competitors, customers, and other players of the industry.

Before joining this team in 6 years ago, Guerric was a business analyst in another industry. Guerric has a bachelor's degree in economics and a master’s degree in business intelligence.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY | THE OEMs PANEL

Richa Gupta | PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Senior Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development

Richa Gupta has over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry and is currently the Senior Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development.

Richa joined P&WC in the engineering department where she began her career as an engine performance analyst and followed by project engineering for turboshaft engines. Subsequently, Richa has held leadership positions in marketing, aftermarket PPH programs and strategic planning.

In her most recent nomination, Richa and her team are responsible for the market outlook, forecasting for financial planning, investments in new programs and drive sustainability with the evaluation of next generation technology.

Richa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Concordia University.

Sean McGeough, AIRBUS CORPORATE JETS Head of Airbus Corporate Jets North America

Sean is a highly motivated, results-driven leader, focused on delivering exceptional results in highly competitive environments. Known for building trusted relationships with tier-one customers, industry leaders, and internal teams, Sean has held senior sales and general management positions with industry leaders including Airbus Corporate Jets, Aerion Supersonic, Wheels Up, Hawker-Beechcraft, Nextant Aerospace, and.

Sean’s strong track record of cultivating exceptional teams, effective goto-market strategies, and integrated marketing/sales solutions have allowed organizations under his direction to outperform the competition and win market share in global markets, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India and China.

Sean is a dual citizen of the US and the European Union. He is an airline transport pilot (ATP) with over 6,000 hours and is type rated on the entire Beechcraft/King Air family. He has lived and flown on three continents. Sean holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Florida Institute of Technology where he sits on the Aeronautics Advisory Board and teaches a course on the future of aviation with a focus on sustainability. He is a board member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

Sean and his family donate to the Flying Doctors and UNHCR. He lives in Melbourne Beach, FL with his wife Mary and their five children, Ava, Lana, Evita, Finn and Tristan. Sean enjoys playing golf and boating when he is not flying.

Thomas Fisselier | BOMBARDIER Director, Pre-Owned Aircraft Acquisition/Sales Support

Thomas Fissellier was appointed Director, Pre-Owned Aircraft Acquisition and Sales Support at Bombardier in July 2022

In this role, Thomas focuses on the launch and the development of the new Bombardier Certified Pre-Owned program. He leads the pre-owned aircraft acquisition team, responsible to acquire Bombardier jets to support the continued development and growth of the Bombardier Certified Pre-Owned program.

Thomas is also tasked with the development and distribution of all essential certified pre-owned aircraft fleet data, forecasts and business intelligence to support sales and acquisition objectives. He also plays a key role in promoting the distinctive value proposition of the Bombardier Certified Pre-Owned program to all key industry stakeholders such as brokers, aircraft appraisers, financiers, and potential customers. Finally, Thomas leads the business planning, market development and lead generation teams, responsible to support the Bombardier aircraft sales team.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY | THE OEMs PANEL

Sameer Adam| XINATIS President & CEO

Sameer Adam is currently the CEO of XINATIS, a business jet and commercial aircraft remarketing and airline consulting company present in Canada, the U.S.A, Portugal, U.A.E. and South Africa. He also holds an Executive Director position on the board of Bestfly. He previously held the position of SVP Commercial for ACIA Aero Leasing based in Dublin, Ireland, VP Sales for De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, and Director of Sales for Bombardier in the Commercial and Business Aircraft divisions.

A commercial pilot by training and prior to joining Bombardier, Sameer managed the global marketing and sales of training support services for FlightSafety International while based in Canada. He has also filled various roles as a pilot with multiple private and corporate flight departments.

Mr. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle University. He is conversant in English, Hindi, Gujarathi, Portuguese and Swahili.

Nicole Kappos

| PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA Director, Aftermarket Services

With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Nicole Kappos has held numerous leadership roles at Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), and most recently is responsible for driving business growth and the continued strategic transformation of the aftermarket business.

Nicole and her team continue to develop solutions for their customers, leveraging the latest digital marketing platforms while establishing relationships with key influencers within the aerospace industry to expand reach and support opportunities in the marketplace. Also driving a sustainability agenda, her team is responsible for managing the Carbon Offset Service – a solution for operators to offset their emissions.

A proponent of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Nicole served as CoPresident of the Women’s Leadership Committee at P&WC and has organized several conferences jointly with other global companies. She is also a member of the International Women’s Aviation Association (IAWA) and sits on their Scholarship board.

Nicole has also served as a panelist at the Desautels Faculty of Management (McGill University), John Molson School of Business (Concordia University) as well as at the aerospace industry - NBAA, Corporate Jet Investor and JetNet IQ events.

Nicole holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Concordia University and an MBA from Queen’s University. Nicole has also completed training at the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point.

Stephen McCullough| BOMBARDIER Senior Vice President, Engineering and Product Development

In his current role as Senior Vice President, Engineering and Product Development, Stephen is responsible for the Engineering organization the development, design, configuration and certification of Bombardier’s entire aircraft portfolio, as well as all including Research & Technology activities, namely Bombardier’s trailblazing work in terms of sustainability. Stephen is also Head of Bombardier’s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO)

David Vanderzwaag | AIRHAWKE Chief Executive Officer

David is the Chief Executive Officer of AIRHAWKE and Berletex Aero Design. Prior to his ownership transition with these companies, David initiated and led the first-of-type Large Cargo Door Freighter conversion of the Dash 8-300 with Collins Aerospace and Air Inuit. He also directed sales and program management efforts for Collins Aerospace across a wide range of aircraft modifications and engineering approvals. His knowledge of aircraft, engineering and the associated regulatory requirements is further backed by an Aerospace Mechanical Engineering degree and five years at The Boeing Company. David has been passionate about aircraft from the time he was 10-years old, making a commitment back then to either, “fly them or design them!”

INNOVATIONS PANELS| TECHNOLOGY

Viswanath Tata|

ELITE WINGS MEDIA Director Content Strategy

Graduating at the top of the Engineering Faculty, Viswanath holds a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Concordia University in Montreal and a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

He began his professional career in 1981 at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a research engineer in the Compressor Aerodynamics department. In 1984, he left to join Bell Helicopter in Texas as a Technical Specialist. Viswanath moved to Bombardier Aerospace in 1987 in the Fight Sciences department and held a number of increasingly responsible roles. He was extensively involved with the CRJ-200, Global Express and CRJ-700 aircraft development programs, and his work has included aircraft aerodynamic design and sizing, wind tunnel testing, flight testing, and certification.

In 2001, Viswanath transitioned to Aerospace Concepts as Vice President of Engineering & Product Development.

In 2011 Viswanath took the position of Director of Flight Test at Bombardier, accountable for the CSeries Flight Test Program.

In 2015, Viswanath accepted the role of Manager of Global 7500 Customer Accounts. He is currently a part time Professor at Concordia University in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering. Additionally, he provides consultation services on custom aircraft completion projects and serves as an Expert Witness in ongoing aviation litigation case. Viswanath also holds a Transport Canada Recreational Pilot Permit.

Shannon Gill | F/LIST Managing Director F/LIST Georgia LLC

As Managing Director of F/LIST Georgia LLC, Shannon plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's development, growth and reputation on the continent by forging strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and customers. Under her leadership the company has expanded its American footprint, confirming the Austrian-headquartered company’s place as a prominent name in the local interiors market. Shannon's ability to navigate complex challenges and foster collaborative relationships has been instrumental in driving F/LIST's evolution and success. Her strategic insightsand a keen understanding of customer needs and market trends have positioned F/LIST as a preferred choice for discerning clients seeking exquisite interior solutions for their aircraft.

With a strong educational background in business administration and management, Shannon embarked on her professional journey in the aviation industry more than two decades ago, following a career in her family’s railway business. She joined F/LIST, also a family-owned company with a rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, and quickly demonstrated her exceptional talent and dedication. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Shannon Gill is admired for her commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee development. She believes in nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and encourages her team to embrace creativity and excellence in their work.

Technology

PANELS| TECHNOLOGY

Puja Mahajan, an aeronautical and environmental engineer by trade, is an experienced executive who excels in building innovative and serviceoriented organizations. Having spent over 25 years in corporate aviation, she has held positions at Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Bombardier Aerospace and was most notably CEO of jet operator ElitAvia and EVP of Business Development at Comlux.

Puja is currently the co-founder and CEO of Azzera, a start-up initiative designed to support Business Aviation companies in their response to climate change through innovative tools and services.

Fabian Lombard | SATCOM DIRECT OEM Business Manager

Fabien’s comprehensive knowledge of avionics and satcom systems, and in-depth knowledge of maintenance programs, customer support operations and industry regulations, support his position as OEM business manager for Satcom Direct. Fabien has worked extensively with Dassault, Embraer, and Honeywell, which enables him to provide the understanding to be a critical link between OEMs, related MROs, and the SD development and commercial team. He is valued for his knowledge, long heritage in the avionics aftermarket and ability to support dynamic customer needs. He uses his critical thinking abilities to establish the technology needed by his customers, which drives trust and establishes relationships that meet and exceed user expectations. Fabien holds a Masters in Aviation Maintenance Engineering and Avionics, and is bilingual in French and English.

Puja Mahajan | AZZERA Co-Founder and CEO

09 H 30 | INNOVATION PANELS| Technology 03 H 00 PM| IMPROVING BIZAV PUBLIC PERCEPTION

Ève Laurier | BOMBARDIER Vice President, Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Ève Laurier was appointed Vice President, Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs at Bombardier in May 2021. A seasoned professional and senior executive leader, Ms. Laurier brings more than 20 years of knowledge and experience in public relations, communications, corporate marketing and branding to Bombardier. Her mandate is to lead the company’s community and government engagement, employee and customer outreach, and steward the brand journey internally and externally, around the world. She has given herself the mandate of making Bombardier shine in its home province of Quebec and, in turn, highlighting Quebec know-how around the world through the company’s unparalleled products and its international activities.

Ms. Laurier is the executive co-champion of Bombardier's Diversity and Inclusion forum for women. She is also an executive-level catalyst for Bombardier’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) strategy, an essential driver of Bombardier’s decarbonization efforts and a pillar of the company’s Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) strategy. Additionally, she is a member of the board at Aéro Montréal.

Prior to joining Bombardier, Ms. Laurier held several senior leadership roles including serving as a General Manager at Edelman’s Montreal office, where she was instrumental in helping businesses and organizations evolve and promote and protect their brands and reputations. She was also Vice President, Strategic Relations, at Richter, an accounting and financial consulting firm. Her impressive knowledge of communications and marketing was honed with various roles and responsibilities at other well-known agencies and organizations. In 2018, she was part of a select group of women leaders from around the world chosen to participate in the International Women’s Forum Fellows Program – an intensive leadership development program in partnership with Harvard Business School and INSEAD. In 2020, she received the Prix Coup de Coeur from the Association des femmes en finances du Québec, and she was also an award finalist in the Leadership, Femmes d’exception category at the 2020 Les Mercuriades gala, a prestigious business contest organized by the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ).

Mathieu Noel| BOMBARDIER Director, Product Strategy, Sustainability & Design

Mathieu Noel oversees Bombardier’s product strategy, including the increasing need to ensure sustainability. He is responsible for defining market-driven requirements in the development of new aircraft and class-leading new aircraft interiors and leads a team of Sale Engineering specialists providing technical product expertise for international aircraft sales.

Mr. Noel joined Bombardier in 2000 as a Conceptual Design Engineer and has held various positions of increasing responsibility in sales engineering, program management, product development, strategy, marketing and sales. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (B.Eng.) from École Polytechnique de Montreal in Canada.

Anne-Elisabeth Dutil | BOMBARDIER Sales Engineering

Anne-Elisabeth Dutil is part of the Sales Engineering team at Bombardier. The team plays a key role in showcasing the exceptional portfolio of Bombardier business jets on a global scale. Anne-Elisabeth and her team also excel at understanding the unique needs of clients and providing tailored support to Bombardier’s sales team. Prior to taking on her current role, she was part of the customer-facing team for Bombardier’s Challenger aircraft family.

Before joining Bombardier, Anne-Elisabeth worked as a test engineer at CAE. She has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and obtained her private pilot and glider pilot licenses as a young adult.

Benoit Breault | BOMBARDIER Director Research and Technology

Benoit Breault was appointed Director, Research and Technology at Bombardier in 2019 with responsibility for defining and managing Bombardier’s portfolio of industrial and academic research projects to develop and mature future aircraft technologies. He also leads the advanced design and conceptual development teams in Montreal, Toronto and Wichita to develop future generations of Bombardier aircraft.

Mr. Breault joined Bombardier in 2008 from the telecommunications and software industries as Manager of Project Engineering, Challenger programs. In 2015, he was appointed Director of Project Engineering for the pioneering Global 7500 long-range business jet where he led several engineering teams from critical design reviews through to the first flight of all flight test vehicles and ultimately to type certification by Transport Canada, Federal Aviation Administration, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from École Polytechnique (1999) and received an MBA from Concordia University (2005)

INNOVATION PANELS| Technology

INNOVATIONS PANELS| FINANCING

Francisco Zozaya M | JSSI Chief Revenue Officer

As Chief Revenue Officer, Francisco provides leadership to the global business development organization. Additionally, he oversees the suite of Conklin & de Decker digital and consulting solutions.

Prior to joining JSSI, Francisco served as Pre-Owned Director at Aerolineas Ejecutivas, managing its pre-owned aircraft sales and acquisitions business unit. He facilitated several key industry alliances and memberships for Latin America’s largest business aviation company and has established an extensive network with the global broker community, financial institution, OEMs and MROs. Francisco graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City as an industrial engineer.

David Vandenberg| BOMBARDIER Senior Director, Structured Finance

David Vandenberg leads the Structured Finance team within Bombardier. The team maintains a network of third party banks, lessors, and brokers that will finance Bombardier’s customers around the world. The team also works on special projects pertaining to residual values, and innovative structured finance solutions. Prior to joining Bombardier Business Aircraft in 2006, David was a Director on Bombardier’s Commercial Aircraft Structured Finance team arranging USLL, SIL, and debt financing for regional airline customers in North America. Before joining Bombardier in 2000, David was with Export Development Canada’s Transportation Team where he underwrote and negotiated loan financing for buyers of aircraft and helicopters.

INNOVATIONS PANELS| FINANCING

Eliane Cotone | AZZORA Vice President Commercial

Eliane joined Azorra in January 2023 and serves as our Vice President –Commercial, with responsibilities for business development, customer relations, and managing the day-to-day commercial operations of the company.

Prior to joining Azorra, Eliane served as the Director of Sales & Business Development for F/LIST USA, an aircraft interiors company. Eliane joined F/LIST in 2018 and her primary responsibility was to open their 9th subsidiary in Fort Lauderdale and build up the business in the US. Previously, Eliane served as a Customer Account Manager for Bombardier’s Commercial Aircrafts in the Africa and Middle East Region. Eliane worked very closely with the Sales and Marketing team in order to support current customers as well as potential new customer. Additionally, Eliane took part of the development of the A220 and, as part of the team, successfully brought the aircraft from its first flight to entry into service.

Eliane began her career as an intern for Pratt and Whitney Canada and holds a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.

Simon Davies | GLOBAL JET CAPITAL VP Sales, UK, Middle-East and India

Simon Davies is the VP Sales, UK, Middle-East and India, for Global Jet Capital. Simon has been with Global Jet Capital since its inception. With over thirty years of aviation finance experience, Simon has savoured the opportunity to originate and structure private aircraft financing for Global Jet Capital’s clients in many different jurisdictions. Before joining Global Jet Capital, Simon was part of the team that launched Guggenheim Aviation Finance Company. Simon had responsibility for the International Sales team, providing asset-backed financing solutions to emerging markets. Prior to this, Simon ran the Bombardier Business Aircraft Structured Finance team, helping to source financing for Bombardier’s diverse clients on a global footprint. Simon is a graduate of Economics from the University of Western Ontario. Simon speaks both English and French.

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