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Alton Aviation Consultancy welcomes new Managing Director, Denis Hogan

DUBLIN (January 8, 2024) — Alton Aviation Consultancy is pleased to announce the appointment of Denis Hogan as a Managing Director, based in Dublin, Ireland.

With a successful career as a seasoned aircraft leasing executive and advisor spanning over 30 years, Mr. Hogan brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to Alton Aviation Consultancy and its clients, further solidifying the company’s position as a global leader in aviation consulting.

Denis was a founding team member of SMBC Aviation Capital (previously RBS Aviation Capital), which grew from a start-up in 2001 to one of the world’s top three aircraft lessors. He held key positions, including Executive Vice President and Head of Airline Marketing for Europe, Middle East, and Africa where his leadership steered a team responsible for leasing aircraft to airlines in the region. Previously, he played pivotal roles as Head of OEM Relationships and Head of Restructuring.

Before SMBC, Denis was a Partner at IAMG, a successful aviation advisory company that later sold to become RBS Aviation Capital. Denis started his aviation career with GPA Group and subsequently worked in banking with Barclays and KBC.

Denis will leverage his extensive experience, relationships, and proficiency in the commercial airline and aviation finance industries to support the success of Alton’s clients.

Commenting on the appointment, Alton Managing Director John Mowry expressed enthusiasm for the wealth of knowledge and industry insight that Denis Hogan brings to the team. “We are delighted to welcome Denis Hogan to Alton Aviation Consultancy. Denis’ exceptional expertise align seamlessly with Alton’s commitment to providing comprehensive, tailored solutions to its clients, and will undoubtedly strengthen our capabilities and enhance the value we deliver to our clients globally.”

Denis Hogan is equally excited about the new chapter in his career, stating, “I am honored to join Alton Aviation Consultancy, a company known for its commitment to excellence in advice and client service. I look forward to contributing to the growth and success of the firm, leveraging my experience to provide strategic insights and solutions to our clients.”

About Alton Aviation Consultancy

Alton Aviation Consultancy is a global advisory firm serving the aviation and aerospace industries. The firm was founded by veteran aviation industry executives, globally recognized for their thought leadership, quantitative analytics, and innovative solution development. The firm offers full value chain coverage with clients including airlines, manufacturers, MRO and aftermarket service providers, lessors and the broader financial and investment community.

With offices in New York, Dublin, Dubai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, and Singapore, Alton’s diverse team of professional advisors bring a global perspective with deep regional expertise across the entire aviation value chain to its client engagements. Typical client engagements include strategy and business plan development, operational performance improvement, restructuring, and transaction support.