BOC Aviation promoted David Walton to deputy managing director, a position he will hold in addition to his current role of chief operating officer.

Walton joined BOC Aviation as chief operating officer and a member of the senior management team in November 2014. He has responsibility for legal and transaction management, portfolio management, technical, strategy and market research, compliance and corporate affairs, investor relations and corporate communications and information technology.

Walton has more than 33 years of experience in the aircraft leasing and finance industry. He previously served as a general counsel and a chief operating officer for both privately held and publicly listed companies.

“I am delighted to announce David’s promotion to deputy managing director,” said Robert Martin, managing director and chief executive officer. “This position recognizes his contribution towards building both the BOC Aviation team and business over the past five years and reflects our continued focus on succession planning and building our management team for the future.”