Premier Air Charter Holdings has appointed Matt Aune as chief financial officer, bringing to the Carlsbad, California-based aircraft charter provider a proven track record of scaling high growth organisations, strengthening financial discipline and guiding companies through complex capital markets milestones.

Aune spent more than 12 years at Phunware, serving as CFO from August 2011 to June 2023, followed by a role as special advisor from June 2023 to December 2023. Since his departure from Phunware, he has been instrumental with a wide range of companies providing financial and strategic advisory services. Prior to that, he worked in the Product Development Services Group - Finance at Sony Computer Entertainment America from July 2010 to August 2011 and earlier was senior manager of financial planning and analysis at Midway Games from 2003 to 2009.

During his time as chief financial officer of Phunware, the firm earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies for five consecutive years. Aune ultimately led the company's successful public listing on Nasdaq in December 2018, demonstrating deep expertise in corporate finance and strategic execution.

“I am incredibly excited to join Premier Air Charter as chief financial officer. The private aviation industry is experiencing strong growth, fuelled by increasing demand for safe, flexible and personalised travel experiences. I look forward to working with Premier's talented team to drive strategic expansion, operational excellence and long-term value for our clients and stockholders,” he says.

His appointment marks a key milestone in Premier Air Charter's 2026 growth strategy, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening its financial infrastructure as it expands fleet capacity, enhances operational capabilities and positions itself for broader market visibility.

Vincent Monteparte, chairman of Premier Air Charter, concludes: “Matt's track record speaks for itself. He has successfully guided companies through periods of rapid expansion, strengthened financial systems at scale and delivered disciplined leadership through major capital markets events. His experience is exactly what Premier needs as we expand our fleet, elevate our service capabilities and position the company for broader market visibility. We are thrilled to welcome him to the PAC executive team.”