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.
For further information:
Align Aerospace (USA)
Ian Cohen
+1 (818) 727-8005
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