Vmo Aircraft Leasing (Vmo), a global full-service aircraft lessor, added Diana Sands to its board of directors. Sands is a seasoned and well-respected industry leader, bringing an extensive executive and board leadership background. Sands’ professional background spans multiple industries and disciplines, including six years in the C-suite.

“This leadership appointment follows a comprehensive search and selection process, reinforcing Vmo’s commitment to building a highly experienced, diverse board focused on the long-term performance and growth of the business,” Robert Brown, leasing executive chairman at Vmo Aircraft, said. “We are thrilled to welcome Diana to our board and look forward to her invaluable contribution of perspectives and insights drawing on her long history of being an inclusive and innovative leader, as we continue to focus on expanding our brand and global reach.”

Sands brings more than 30 years of business experience to her board role. She retired from Boeing in 2020, where she served in an executive officer position leading a diverse team responsible for ethics and investigations, compliance risk management, internal audit, security and internal services. Sands previously held finance executive roles, such as corporate controller, vice president investor relations and vice president financial planning & analysis

In addition to the Vmo board role, Sands sits on the boards of SP+ and PDC Energy and is an advisor to New Vista Acquisition. She has also been dedicated to non-profit causes, currently serving as board chair for Start Early and a trustee of National Philanthropic Trust.

“I am pleased to be joining the Vmo team which is comprised of an experienced group of industry leaders who are focused on building lasting partnerships,” Sands said. “I look forward to working with them and my fellow board members to continue expanding the value creating services Vmo provides for customers around the world.”