Private jet charter operator GrandView Aviation has appointed Robert Hollander as executive vp of business development.

"Robert has an incredible breadth of experience in the private jet industry," says Jessica Naor, chief marketing officer. "We're thrilled to bring his strong background in sales, finance and business strategy to our management team to further fuel our growth."

Most recently Hollander was a US sales director at Embraer Executive Aircraft and before that spent many years at Cessna Aircraft Company where he primarily focused on international sales and marketing as Asia sales director. He is an active pilot and holds a Masters of Management degree (MBA) from Northwestern's University's JL Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.

"We're excited to have Robert join the management team to draw upon his proven sales expertise, wide industry knowledge and truly unique experience opening new markets to help us grow our client base and improve our sales processes," says Naor. Hollander resides in Maryland with his wife Judy and son Henry.