Montreal-headquartered MSB Group, part of Sogeclair Aerospace, has announced the appointment of Javier Fernandez as Vice President of the North American business. Javier, who reports directly to Marc Darolles, President of Sogeclair Aerospace, stepped into the role on 1 September 2017.
As VP Javier is responsible for overseeing the continued growth of the four companies which make up the MSB Group in North America. The Montreal-based MSB Ressources Globales, the engineering contract company which provides specialist workers and long term contract packages for the aerospace industry, MSB Design, the customized precision engineering business, as well as the U.S. subsidiaries, MSB Aerospace, Savannah, GA., and MSB Global Resources, Wichita, KA.
Javier has moved from Madrid where as CEO of Sogeclair Aerospace S.A., the Spanish division of French parent company Sogeclair Aerospace, he tripled business revenue through intelligent market diversification and adapting technical services to meet customer needs. Prior to this he was Deputy General Manager of Spain-based consulting business Aeroconseil Iberica SL, which provides engineering and technology expertise across a range of industries. With both engineering and business qualifications Javier is well positioned to lead MSB’s North American growth.
“I’m delighted to take on this role at MSB Group. I have an incredible team, and it’s a fascinating company with a lot of potential to develop and strengthen its North American position. MSB’s customers appreciate the quality, integrity and approach to market, and with this base I have a great platform from which to continue developing the business,” said Javier.
Mario Sevigny, the current Vice President, who founded MSB over twelve years ago will be working with Javier until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition for the business. Javier will be attending NBAA – booth 4429 – with Mario, and the MSB team, to meet with existing, and new MSB Group customers.
About MSB Group:
Montreal-based MSB Group, part of the Sogeclair Group, is formed of MSB Design and MSB Ressources Globales. MSB Ressources Globales is the engineering contract company providing long-term project specialists and work packages to the aerospace industry. MSB Ressources Globales provides over 120 specialized engineers to the aviation sector.
Since 2005, MSB Design has provided a one-stop service for customized precision-engineered products to the business aviation sector. MSB Design has three defined product lines. Crystal, China & Flatware inserts (CCF), Single pedestal Hi-Lo conference tables and a ready to assemble customized cabinet kit
Customers are leading OEMs including Bombardier, with whom it has worked since inception, and more recently Embraer and Gulfstream, in addition to completion centers and design houses. It provides products to the international sector and is dedicated to living up to its reputation for reliability, quality, and innovation.
The company know-how is driven by the concepts of quality, integrity and achievement, which has earned it a reputation for paying careful attention to details. MSB has developed leading-edge expertise in this highly-specialized sector.
