AerSale, a provider of aviation products and services, appointed Paul Hechenberger as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Hechenberger brings more than four decades of legal, leadership and aerospace experience to AerSale, with extensive expertise in complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and compliance.
Prior to joining AerSale, Hechenberger was a partner with Miami-based law firm Shutts & Bowen. His previous leadership roles include serving as general counsel at iAero Group, deputy general counsel at Spirit AeroSystems, general counsel at BBA Aviation (Aftermarket Services), chief M&A counsel at BBA Aviation and corporate counsel at Tyco Fire & Security.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Hechenberger served as an EA-6B Naval Flight Officer, retiring with the rank of captain after a combined 30 years of active and reserve service. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida, an MBA from the University of West Florida and a BSBA from Villanova University. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.
“Paul’s extensive legal expertise and deep understanding of the aerospace industry make him an outstanding addition to our executive team,” Nicolas Finazzo, CEO of AerSale, said. “His proven leadership and strategic counsel will be instrumental as we continue to grow our business and deliver value to our shareholders.”
