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Flying Colours Corp.

Press Release

Issued by Flying Colours Corp..

September 19, 2019

Flying Colours Corp. appoints Graham Dickie as CFO

Flying Colours Corp. the North American MRO business, has appointed Graham Dickie as its new chief financial officer with immediate effect.

Based at the company headquarters in Peterborough, Ontario, Graham will be responsible for managing the company's finances, reviewing near and long-term financial planning, and working with the senior executive team to manage international growth. As Flying Colours continues to undergo rapid expansion Graham will also be responsible for analysing financial risk and generating commercial processes to support sustainable day to day financial operations of the company. He will report directly to John Gillespie, president and CEO of Flying Colours Corp.

With CFO experience in the energy, waste management, environmental services and most recently ink and pigmentation sectors during a 25-year career, Graham's experience brings a diverse set of skills which positions him well in a company that continues to expand and diversify. With a global outlook developed working with international corporations, Graham is a valuable addition to the team as Flying Colours continues its growth on a worldwide scale.

“I am thrilled to join the dynamic team at Flying Colours,” said Graham. “There are many opportunities that I look forward to exploring with John and developing with the ambitious team. The company's commitment to provide high quality services to our clients is a strong driving force for the culture here and provides a solid foundation for the ongoing growth. I'm looking forward to supporting that development.”

John Gillespie, president and founder of Flying Colours Corp. said, “As we continue to mark thirty years in business, we are looking forward to the next decades. Strong financial understanding and the ability to understand the financial implications of our business growth are essential for success. In Graham we have someone with the capabilities to support the goals of the company. He is a welcome addition to our team.”

Graham holds a degree in accountancy and finance from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. He is also a certified chartered professional accountant in the province of Ontario.

With facilities in Canada, the USA, & Singapore, global aviation services company Flying Colours Corp, brings more than 30 years of experience to every facet of its business, which includes green completions, interior refurbishment and modifications, heavy maintenance, exterior painting, special mission modifications, and avionics installations and upgrades.

Flying Colours specialises in all mid to large sized business aircraft, including the Bombardier Global and Challenger families, Dassault Falcon, Beechcraft/Hawker, Gulfstream and Textron models. Flying Colours is an authorised service facility for Bombardier and a Bombardier preferred completion centre.