Andy Best appointed new Head of Commercial for SR Technics

Zurich, May 27, 2011
Andy Best has been appointed Head of Commercial for SR Technics, and will also be a member of the Group’s Executive Leadership Team. He will join the company in August 2011 and will report directly to James Stewart, Chief Executive Officer. As Head of Commercial, Andy Best will lead all commercial and customer-facing efforts within SR Technics.

With more than 25 years in the aviation industry, Andy Best has extensive operational and commercial experience. Currently, he is Commercial General Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines in the UK, where he also held Line Maintenance General Manager position for three years. Before this he worked at Flying Colours Airlines in a number of engineering positions.

Andy Best originally trained as an Aeronautical Engineer, while in the Royal Air Force, and went on to obtain an EASA Part 66 Licence for airframe and engine maintenance. He also holds a Professional Diploma in Business Management from Loughborough University, in the UK.

“I am delighted that we have such a seasoned aviation specialist at the helm of our commercial department, who completes our Executive Leadership Team,” said James Stewart, Chief Executive Officer at SR Technics. “Andy brings with him a wealth of talent and experience. His operational experience will undoubtedly strengthen our relationships with existing customers as well as developing relationships with potential customers as he truly understands their needs. I am sure he will play a key role in helping to drive SR Technics forward to the next stage in its development as a leading MRO player.”