ACE 2026 - September 8th
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Guardian Jet, a Guilford, Connecticut-headquartered provider of aircraft consulting, appraisals and brokerage, has named Greg Weldele as vice president for the South Central region, reinforcing the firm's already-strong presence in the US and sharpening its focus on client growth in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.
With more than two decades of experience in business aviation, Weldele brings a deep understanding of aircraft sales, financial analysis, legal risk and international market strategy.
“Greg is a trusted leader in business aviation, with an exceptional record of sales and client relationship development in the region,” says Gabriel Bastos, managing partner and head of global sales at Guardian Jet. “He has an excellent work ethic, embodies our values of trust and transparency, and takes a highly consultative approach with his clients.”
Prior to joining Guardian Jet, Weldele served as regional sales director for Embraer Executive Jets, where he was responsible for more than $750 million in new and pre-owned aircraft sales in Texas and Louisiana. He also held senior leadership roles in aircraft finance at Bank of America, where he led sales efforts in South America and the US Midwest, and began his tenure as a business development officer in 2007.
Earlier in his career, Weldele held key positions at The Royal Bank of Scotland, Merrill Lynch Capital and the Provident Financial Group, deepening his experience in global aircraft finance and client consulting.
He is conversant in Portuguese and has been recognised with numerous accolades, including having been named Top Performer for Bank of America's Corporate Aircraft Group in 2011 and 2012. He also won BofA's Best Young Player award in 2010 and tied for Embraer's Top Regional Sales Director (North America) in 2021.
“I've long admired Guardian Jet's commitment to transparency and client-first service,” he states. “It's an honour to join a team so deeply respected in the industry, and I'm excited to serve our clients across the South Central region.”
