Gulfstream Aerospace has promoted Scott Nelson to division vice president of North American sales for the southeast, midwest and south-central US division. Nelson replaces William 'Bill' McLeod, who is retiring after a 40 year tenure at the company.

Nelson joined Gulfstream in 2006 as a financial analyst for new aircraft sales and has held a variety of finance management roles. Most recently, he served as the director of aircraft sales finance. In his new role, he will lead the Gulfstream North American sales team's efforts in the southeast, midwest and southwest United States.

“Scott Nelson is a respected leader in our organisation whose background and experience are well-suited for his new role,” says senior vice president, worldwide sales Scott Neal.

McLeod has spent his entire career at Gulfstream, joining the company as a college co-op student in 1982. During his career, he has held positions of increasing responsibility before joining the sales team where he helped Gulfstream grow its presence in the North American market.

“Bill has had a distinguished career that has successfully positioned Gulfstream well for the continued growth of our fleet in the US and beyond,” adds Neal. “We thank him for his many contributions and wish him well in his retirement.”