Blueberry Aviation has appointed Gwenola Robert as vice president contracts, based at its Monaco office. She will work alongside the commercial aircraft and helicopter commercial teams.

Robert brings more than 20 years of aviation industry experience, covering legal, commercial and operational roles. She spent many years at ATR, where she led business transformation and held positions including vice president of contracts and administration, contracts director and head of aircraft deliveries. She also served as chief commercial officer at Aura Aero, where she helped shape sustainable aviation strategies, and previously founded Coanda Business, advising companies on contract negotiation and development.

Blueberry CEO Francois Gautier says: “We are delighted to welcome Gwenola to the Blueberry Aviation team. Her extensive industry experience, international outlook and strong commercial acumen make her exceptionally well-suited to lead our contracts function.”

Robert’s international experience includes negotiating with airlines and lessors across Japan, India and South America, and she is known for driving efficiency improvements and managing cross-functional teams.

“I'm thrilled to be joining BBA,” says Robert. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at BBA to help structure robust, business-focused contracting solutions and ensure our contracting practices continue to support long-term growth for the company.”

Her appointment supports BBA’s aim of reinforcing its leadership and operational excellence.