Tronair, a provider of aviation ground support equipment solutions, has promoted Howard Jones to CEO. He succeeds Paul Schwarzbaum who announced his retirement earlier last month after serving as president, CEO and as a board director for the past five and a half years.

With over 27 years of business management experience in leading manufacturing companies, Jones brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Before his promotion, he served as vice president of operations, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operational acumen.

Jones says: "I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Tronair. I look forward to building on the strong foundation that Paul has put in place, to better serve our customers and to leading our talented team towards continued success and even higher levels of customer service."

Prior to joining Tronair, Jones held significant operational roles at leading global manufacturers such as Tecomet, Ametek and Viasystems, where he managed a diverse range of industrial and commercial product businesses.

Derek Larson, a member of the Tronair board and a managing director at parent company Meritage Group, adds: "Howard's extensive experience and proven track record make him the ideal leader to guide Tronair into its next chapter of growth and innovation."

Jones earned a BS in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from the University of Portland.