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McQueen holds the purse as Megacorp CFO
With more than 30 years of industry experience, Rory McQueen has held leadership roles at Chorus Aviation Capital, VistaJet and Bombardier Aerospace. He will now lead financial strategy at Megacorp and in turn OPUL.
Rory McQueen has joined Megacorp Aviation.
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Aviation finance expert Rory McQueen has joined Megacorp Aviation as chief financial officer. He will lead the financial strategy and operations across Megacorp Aviation and its subsidiaries, including the luxury private jet operator OPUL Jets and Isle of Man FBO Manx Jet Centre.

With more than 30 years of industry experience, McQueen has held leadership roles at Chorus Aviation Capital, VistaJet and Bombardier Aerospace. At Chorus, he established leasing operations in Dublin and built its capital structure. At VistaJet, as head of treasury, he oversaw $3.5 billion in financing, including the company's first unsecured bond issuance. At Bombardier, he developed financing solutions for high-net-worth clients, driving global expansion.

Megacorp group CEO Harry Ackerman says: “Rory's extensive expertise and exceptional track record in aviation finance make him a brilliant addition to our team. His leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our operations across all subsidiaries. Securing someone of Rory's calibre is a significant achievement for us, and we are delighted to welcome him on board.”

McQueen adds: “Joining Megacorp Aviation at this critical juncture presents an incredible opportunity to drive meaningful innovation and deliver impactful growth. I'm eager to help shape the company's future and set new benchmarks in the industry.”

McQueen's creative and strategic approach to financial leadership has been central to his career, and his expertise will play a vital role in advancing Megacorp Aviation's vision for global growth. His oversight will ensure OPUL Jets continues to deliver its renowned premium travel experiences while supporting Megacorp's broader mission.

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