Willis Lease Finance Corporation's newly launched asset manager Willis Aviation Capital has appointed Steven Bridgland as head of investor relations & capital markets.
He will lead day-to-day management of the company's existing investor relationships, as well as continue development of new investor relationships and support capital deployment efforts.
Bridgland brings over three decades of experience to the role, with expertise in equity and debt capital markets, fund establishment, and structuring.
"Steve’s background in aviation finance, funds and investor relationship management speaks for itself and we are very excited to welcome him to support the launch of Willis Aviation Capital,” said WLFC global head of managed funds & credit Brian Hole. “Most importantly, Steve embodies the trustworthiness and integrity that always will feature in our work for investors and with Willis Lease Finance.”
He has held senior leadership roles across banks, investment banks, and aircraft asset management and leasing platforms, including seventeen years in senior capital markets and origination roles at Deucalion Aviation, as well as with DVB, RBC Capital Markets, and Greenwich NatWest.