CHATSWORTH, Calif., Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Align Aerospace Holdings Inc., a leading provider of hardware components, logistics and supply chain solutions in the aerospace industry, announced today that its board of directors has appointed Jerome de Truchis as president and chief executive officer with immediate effect replacing Andrew Roberts who will leave the company for personal reasons.

Jerome de Truchis brings a wealth of experience in the aerospace fastener business, with proven leadership capabilities, and growth execution.  Jerome has been successfully leading the Align European entity for more than three years and previously served in a variety of managerial positions at Ingersoll Rand, Alcoa Fastening Systems, and Thales.

You Lei, chairman of the board, said, "We are excited that Jerome has agreed to take on the position of president and chief executive officer and we are confident he will drive the company to new heights. We look forward to working closely with Jerome as he assumes his new position.  I would also like to thank Andrew for his hard work and dedication bringing Align this far and we are pleased he has agreed to stay involved with the business through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition."

Jerome commented, "Align Aerospace is a great company and is a strong competitor in the aerospace hardware distribution marketplace.  I am thrilled to be leading the organization during its next phase of growth.  The opportunities before Align are tremendous, we have a great strategy, and I will be focused of deploying it well along with the leadership team and all great Align employees."

About Align Aerospace

Align Aerospace is a leading global distributor of aerospace fasteners and other hardware, primarily to aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) and OEM suppliers. Through its distribution centers in USA, France and China, and forward stocking locations around the world, the company sells more than 100,000 SKU's, including fasteners, machined parts, bearings, small assemblies and other components.  Align Aerospace is a wholly owned subsidiary of AVIC International.

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