James Bosse
James Bosse
Speaker
Director Sales EMEAR

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

Canada

 

James is the Sales Director, Africa for the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, a position he has held since October 2019.

 

A highly accomplished aviation and finance professional, James has extensive global experience in aviation finance, leasing and banking.

 

James previously worked with GECAS – the aircraft finance and leasing subsidiary of GE Capital, a role he held from 2011 – 2019. During this time, he led the Company’s Sales and Marketing efforts across sub Saharan Africa, working with various commercial airlines to structure innovative aircraft financing and leasing solutions.

 

James has also held various roles of increasing responsibility in banking with Standard Chartered Bank that saw him work in Africa, the United States and the Middle East.

 

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OEM Session – Matching the right aircraft for Africa’s aviation markets

James Bosse
Director Sales EMEAR,
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
Mark Dunnachie
Head of Commercial EMEA & Russia,
ATR
Cesar Pereira
Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa,
Embraer Commercial Aviation
Moderator
Jean-Paul Boutibou
VP Aero Advisory Services,
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Africa offers a unique set of opportunities for different manufacturers – smaller passenger numbers, challenging routes, different airline models. OEMs talk about how they are adapting and using these conditions to add to their order books. Where are the key opportunities for OEMs to build sustainable business relationships and how is the customer base evolving?

Africa offers a unique set of opportunities for different manufacturers – smaller passenger numbers, challenging routes, different airline models. OEMs talk about how they are adapting and using these conditions to add to their order books. Where are the key opportunities for OEMs to build sustainable business relationships and how is the customer base evolving?