Signature Flight Support Corporation Appoints Brad Drew as Vice President of Sales

May 15, 2011
He will be based at Signature's global headquarters in Orlando, Florida, and will report to David Best, Chief Commercial Officer.

Signature Flight Support Corporation today announces the appointment of Brad Drew as Vice President of Sales for its global operations. Brad will be responsible for growing global sales and leading Signature Flight Support’s team of sales professionals. He will be based at Signature’s global headquarters in Orlando, Florida, and will report to David Best, Chief Commercial Officer.

Brad joins Signature from Sentient Jet where he served as Senior Vice President of Sales and was instrumental in growing the company while managing a team of 45 sales professionals. Prior to Sentient, Brad was the Group Vice President at American Express Financial Advisors where he oversaw a team of over 300.

“I am pleased to welcome Brad to Signature Flight Support,” said David Best, “His sales and leadership expertise will be an asset to Signature as we continue to grow the company. His appointment will strengthen Signature’s outreach to our customers around the globe.”

Brad Drew commented, “I am delighted to be joining Signature Flight Support, the world’s largest FBO network for business and private aviation. As a previous customer of Signature’s, I am fully aware of their world-class customer service and have experienced first-hand their commitment to go the extra mile for their customers. I look forward to leading my team to provide this exceptional service to our customers and growing our global sales.”

Brad has a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Bentley College and a Master’s in Business Administration from Suffolk University.

Signature Flight Support Corporation, a BBA Aviation plc company, is the world's largest fixed-base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling, maintenance and a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 100 locations in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. For more information, please visit: www.signatureflight.com.BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation support and aftermarket services provider with market leading businesses and attractive growth opportunities. BBA Aviation’s Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support®, ASIG® and Signature TECHNICAir™) are focused on refueling, ground handling and/or maintenance of business and commercial aviation aircraft. Its Aftermarket Services and Systems businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service®, Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services, Ontic®, and APPH®) are focused on the repair and overhaul of jet engines and the design, manufacture and services of aerospace sub-systems and components. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.