DUBLIN, Aug. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Fly Leasing Limited
(NYSE: FLY) ("FLY"), a global leader in aircraft leasing, today
announced it has appointed Julie
Ruehl as its Chief Financial Officer, succeeding
Gary Dales, who served as FLY's CFO
for ten years.
"After a thorough and thoughtful search process, we are thrilled
to welcome Julie aboard," said Colm
Barrington, CEO of FLY. "Julie is a seasoned finance
professional whose deep knowledge of accounting and background
working with industry-leading corporations make her the right
choice as our new CFO. I look forward to working closely with her
as we continue to execute on our strategy."
"We would like to thank Gary
Dales for a decade of service and dedication to FLY," added
Barrington. "We wish Gary all the best in the next chapter of his
life."
Prior to joining FLY, Ms. Ruehl previously served as the Vice
President and Chief Accounting Officer for Big Heart Pet Brands and
for its predecessor, Del Monte Corporation. Prior to that she was
in a senior financial position with Sanmina Corporation, a global
provider of electronics manufacturing services, and previously
served as an Audit Partner at Arthur Andersen LLP. Ms. Ruehl
graduated cum laude from Louisiana State
University with a bachelor of science degree in
Accounting.
About FLY
FLY is a global aircraft leasing company
with a fleet of modern, high-demand and fuel-efficient commercial
jet aircraft. FLY acquires and leases its aircraft under multi-year
operating lease contracts to a diverse group of airlines throughout
the world. FLY is managed and serviced by BBAM LP, a worldwide
leader in aircraft lease management and financing. For more
information visit www.flyleasing.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such
as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "believes,"
"seeks," "estimates," "will," or words of similar meaning and
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook
for FLY's future business and financial performance.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations and assumptions, which are subject to inherent
uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are
difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ
materially due to global political, economic, business,
competitive, market, regulatory and other factors and risks.
Further information on the factors and risks that may affect FLY's
business is included in filings FLY makes with the Securities and
Exchange Commission from time to time, including its Annual Report
on Form 20-F and its Reports on Form 6-K. FLY expressly disclaims
any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking
statements, whether because of future events, new information, a
change in its views or expectations, or otherwise.
Contact:
Matt Dallas
Fly Leasing Limited
+1 203-769-5916
ir@flyleasing.com
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