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Dedicated, culturally astute, experienced, knowledgeable, and strategically located around the world, our business development team maintains a solutions-focused approach. They live and breathe our values, and drive our mission to transform efficiency in commercial, business, and defence aviation. Click/tap the images to find out more and connect.

Agne Noden

Director of Business Development Strategy

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Alexander Paul

Regional Sales Manager Europe

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Andy Mackay

Business Development Manager - Europe

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Geoff Shearer

Regional Sales Manager Australasia

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Agne NodenClose

Director of Business Development Strategy

As Director of Business Development Strategy, Agne focuses on market analysis and insights to help shape the AJW product portfolio, the targeting of our customer base, new product development, and regional business development strategies.


Concentrating on cross-functional high impact projects across various group divisions, Agne is passionate about strategic product development stemming from understanding behavioural changes in the market and continuously evolving customer needs.


After joining AJW in 2013, Agne worked on multiple strategic product development projects in commercial, business, and military aviation, actively exploring routes to new markets and managing a large team of Business Development Managers before moving into a more strategic business development role.


Agne holds a bachelor's degree from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in Lithuania (her home country) and a master's degree from Brno University of Technology in Czech Republic. 


agne.noden@ajw-group.com


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Alexander PaulClose

Regional Sales Manager Europe

Alexander is based in Vienna, Austria, from where he supports the company's European customers in his role as Regional Sales Manager. He joined AJW back in 2003 where he was initially responsible for the German-speaking markets. This was quickly extended into the African and Asia regions when he was appointed as a sales team leader in 2005.


Today with his wealth of knowledge, won through long-standing customer relationships, he plays a focal role as the link between AJW's support teams and its growing European customer base.


alex@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Andy MackayClose

Business Development Manager - Europe

Andy MacKay joined AJW Group in 2023 as a Business Development Manager for the European region. He is passionate about customer support, care, and sales with a diverse background in the aviation industry and business development. Andy is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.


He served in the Royal Airforce for 9 years as a technician, followed by 20 years at BAE Systems in various roles including licensed Aircraft Engineer, Technical Representative, Key Account Manager in customer support, Head of Modifications, and Sales and Support Manager for blue chip customers. After a stint in the aviation software industry as a Director of Sales and Support in Europe and Singapore, Andy joined a wire harness MRO where he worked for 10 years as the Director of Sales and Support, delivering exponential revenue growth, growing the customer portfolio, and extending its global presence.


Andy is a dedicated family man and proud father to two. Alongside his family commitments, he has a passion for cooking, travel, live music, and occasionally indulges in a game of golf.


Andy.Mackay@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Geoff ShearerClose

Regional Sales Manager Australasia

Geoff is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.


He has been in the aviation industry since he first left school and started an Engine & Airframe apprenticeship in one of the UK’s aviation centres, RAE Farnborough. Following that he moved to what he called his second apprenticeship, working for Dan Air Engineering services, in Hampshire, Gatwick, and then Paris.


After commencing an overseas adventure in 1991, Geoff gained experience outside the industry, where his flexibility and enthusiasm for professional development led him to a role as a team member then team supervisor, and lastly into business development and sales. Returning to the UK, he joined British Midland at Heathrow, which also included another posting to CDG in Paris.


In 1999 he joined Air New Zealand Engineering Services in Christchurch NZ, where he thrived using his skills in agility to drive his ambition and developed a career that spanned many areas of aircraft maintenance and engineering within the airline. His remit included planning, project management, procurement, account and commercial management, and finally led to operations management and the leadership of over 300 staff.


geoff.shearer@ajw-group.com


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Ian Wray

Business Development Manager - Major Assets

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James O'Connor

Business Development Manager

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Jenny Huang

Business Development Manager

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Mickey Dai

Senior Business Development Manager

->

Ian WrayClose

Business Development Manager - Major Assets

Ian joined AJW in August of 2023 as our Business Development Manager for Major Assets. He has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace sector working for the likes of Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems. With a strong background in sales, he is perfectly placed to nurture relationships with AJW’s key customers and maximise the opportunities arising from its global marketplace.  


Outside of work, Ian enjoys travelling, eating out, fishing, and spectating at road racing events. 


ian.wray@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

James O'ConnorClose

Business Development Manager

James began his career in a sales and logistics environment and joined the AJW team in the UK at the beginning of 2016 to support their US account. Since then, he has relocated to Montreal where he operates from our MRO facility, AJW Technique. James’ role is to provide customer-centric support and solutions and to act as a primary contact to connect customers with AJW's portfolio of services. Focusing on building new relationships across the region he applies his years of experience in the sector to transform aviation efficiency.


When not in the office, James spends his time at the bouldering gym, taking part in distance runs, and teaching classes on the Highland Bagpipes.


james.oconnor@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Jenny HuangClose

Business Development Manager


Jenny joined AJW in 2022 as a Business Development Manager for its regional customer accounts in China. As part of a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team, she keeps customer service at the forefront of her career with AJW Group.


Working as part of a global team with a mission to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace, Jenny is an asset to our China office.


Whilst working as a buyer for cargo airlines, SF Airlines, and Longhao Airlines, she honed her skills in USM, authority regulation, and understanding the unique needs of customers. Jenny began her civil aviation journey with a role at ST Aerospace (Guangzhou), now known as ST Engineering Aerospace, and her passion for the industry and for acquiring knowledge to further her career has not waned.


Jenny graduated from Guangxi Normal University with a Bachelor’s degree in English, which has served her well in her communication with colleagues and in her career in the sector.


When not at work, Jenny enjoys road trips and immersing herself in the beauty of nature. She keeps a healthy work-life balance while exercising, which she says makes her feel refreshed and energised.


jenny.huang@ajw-group.com


Mickey DaiClose

Senior Business Development Manager

Mickey Dai is AJW Group's Business Development Manager for the China region. She joined AJW Group in 2013, bringing with her a wealth of industry-relevant experience in business development. Her expertise lies in airworthiness, airports, and commercial aviation. Mickey has built strong relationships with customers across China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Additionally, her professional accounting background has given her valuable financial acumen.


Mickey has an accounting degree from MacQuarrie University, Sydney, and speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese. Her hobbies include dance, exercising at the gym, and yoga.


mickey.dai@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn


WeChat


Scan this QR code to add Mickey to your WeChat contacts


Connect with Mickey Dai on WeChat

Natalja Dimitrova

Regional Sales Manager

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Nick Ward

SVP Global Sales & Business Development

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Sohaib Ahmed

Interiors Programme Manager

->

Tolkyn Rymkulova

Regional Marketing Manager CIS

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Natalja DimitrovaClose

Regional Sales Manager

Natalja joined the AJW Group in 2010, bringing extensive, multi-sector experience in customer services. She has focused on building excellent relationships with customers across the CIS and Eastern Europe regions, offering tailored and agile solutions, powered by insight. Natalja was promoted to Regional Sales Manager in November 2023 and is focused on further developing partnerships and sharing the benefits of her specialist knowledge.


natalja.dimitrova@ajw-group.com


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Nick WardClose

SVP Global Sales & Business Development

Nick joined AJW Group in 2011 setting up AJW’s China operation and developing key strategic accounts across the region. Since 2018 Nick has focused on developing strategic customer relationships worldwide leveraging his extensive AJW customer network to build business relationships.


Now in the role of SVP Global Sales & Business Development, he also oversees our global Business Development Team introducing AJW products and services across our customer base. The business development team is a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team with customer experience in mind every step of the way. The team’s mission is to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace.


When not seeing to sales and business development, Nick enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, cycling, horseriding, sailing, and if there’s any time left, playing golf.


nick.ward@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Sohaib AhmedClose

Interiors Programme Manager

Interiors Programme Manager, Sohaib Ahmed, joined AJW Group in 2022. He is based at our headquarters in Slinfold, UK (United Kingdom), and his role and influence extends globally across our ultramodern interiors operation, AJW Technique Interiors. Sohaib is the commercial and technical lead on aircraft interiors programmes within the Group.


He has worked in the aviation industry for more than ten years and has held several positions within aircraft cabin interior businesses. With an extensive technical background within the aircraft cabin interiors sector, Sohaib has worked with many of the world’s leading airlines, leasing companies, and MROs, delivering complex line-fit and retrofit projects.


Outside of work, Sohaib enjoys travelling the world with his family.


Sohaib.Ahmed@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Tolkyn RymkulovaClose

Regional Marketing Manager CIS

Tolkyn joined AJW at the beginning of 2009 from Air Astana and is based in Kazakhstan. Her role focuses on developing AJW's business in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Tolkyn has previously held management position in Air Astana as Technical Contracts & Supplies Manager. She got her MBA degree in 2003 at International University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research in Almaty, Kazakhstan and her previous educational background includes Architectural & Construction College and Dzhambul Technological University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.


tolkyn.rymkulova@ajw-group.com


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Umit Caymaz

Managing Director, AJW Türkiye

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Wilmer Lopez

Regional Sales Director Latin America

->

Umit CaymazClose

Managing Director, AJW Türkiye

Umit Caymaz joined AJW Group in 2022 as Managing Director of AJW Türkiye, our regional support hub. He is responsible for growing and developing the business activities of AJW Group’s products and services to meet the operational demands and support solutions within the region and beyond.


Umit began his career in customer support and gained further experience with several roles in technical purchasing and the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market at Onur Airlines and MNG Airlines in Turkey. He moved on to supporting companies including GA Telesis, and took on critical positions in sales management at EurAsia, later becoming a director of strategic sourcing and business development.


Umit graduated from university with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is committed to flying the AJW flag high by creating new opportunities for the company to expand in the aviation industry.


When not focusing on work, Umit enjoys being with his daughter, traveling, spending time with family and friends – and getting in a bit of gym time!


Umit.Caymaz@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Wilmer LopezClose

Regional Sales Director Latin America

Wilmer has over 20 years' experience working throughout Latin America and in the aviation industry. Prior to joining AJW Group, Wilmer served as Maintenance Planning & Control Production Chief and Contracts Negotiator at Avianca. Wilmer's core responsibilities revolve around business development in the Latin America region, maintaining and developing accounts, as well as customer relationships.


wilmer.lopez@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Agne Noden

Director of Business Development Strategy

->

Alexander Paul

Regional Sales Manager Europe

->

Andy Mackay

Business Development Manager - Europe

->

Agne NodenClose

Director of Business Development Strategy

As Director of Business Development Strategy, Agne focuses on market analysis and insights to help shape the AJW product portfolio, the targeting of our customer base, new product development, and regional business development strategies.


Concentrating on cross-functional high impact projects across various group divisions, Agne is passionate about strategic product development stemming from understanding behavioural changes in the market and continuously evolving customer needs.


After joining AJW in 2013, Agne worked on multiple strategic product development projects in commercial, business, and military aviation, actively exploring routes to new markets and managing a large team of Business Development Managers before moving into a more strategic business development role.


Agne holds a bachelor's degree from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in Lithuania (her home country) and a master's degree from Brno University of Technology in Czech Republic. 


agne.noden@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn 




Alexander PaulClose

Regional Sales Manager Europe

Alexander is based in Vienna, Austria, from where he supports the company's European customers in his role as Regional Sales Manager. He joined AJW back in 2003 where he was initially responsible for the German-speaking markets. This was quickly extended into the African and Asia regions when he was appointed as a sales team leader in 2005.


Today with his wealth of knowledge, won through long-standing customer relationships, he plays a focal role as the link between AJW's support teams and its growing European customer base.


alex@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Andy MackayClose

Business Development Manager - Europe

Andy MacKay joined AJW Group in 2023 as a Business Development Manager for the European region. He is passionate about customer support, care, and sales with a diverse background in the aviation industry and business development. Andy is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.


He served in the Royal Airforce for 9 years as a technician, followed by 20 years at BAE Systems in various roles including licensed Aircraft Engineer, Technical Representative, Key Account Manager in customer support, Head of Modifications, and Sales and Support Manager for blue chip customers. After a stint in the aviation software industry as a Director of Sales and Support in Europe and Singapore, Andy joined a wire harness MRO where he worked for 10 years as the Director of Sales and Support, delivering exponential revenue growth, growing the customer portfolio, and extending its global presence.


Andy is a dedicated family man and proud father to two. Alongside his family commitments, he has a passion for cooking, travel, live music, and occasionally indulges in a game of golf.


Andy.Mackay@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Geoff Shearer

Regional Sales Manager Australasia

->

Ian Wray

Business Development Manager - Major Assets

->

James O'Connor

Business Development Manager

->

Geoff ShearerClose

Regional Sales Manager Australasia

Geoff is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.


He has been in the aviation industry since he first left school and started an Engine & Airframe apprenticeship in one of the UK’s aviation centres, RAE Farnborough. Following that he moved to what he called his second apprenticeship, working for Dan Air Engineering services, in Hampshire, Gatwick, and then Paris.


After commencing an overseas adventure in 1991, Geoff gained experience outside the industry, where his flexibility and enthusiasm for professional development led him to a role as a team member then team supervisor, and lastly into business development and sales. Returning to the UK, he joined British Midland at Heathrow, which also included another posting to CDG in Paris.


In 1999 he joined Air New Zealand Engineering Services in Christchurch NZ, where he thrived using his skills in agility to drive his ambition and developed a career that spanned many areas of aircraft maintenance and engineering within the airline. His remit included planning, project management, procurement, account and commercial management, and finally led to operations management and the leadership of over 300 staff.


geoff.shearer@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Ian WrayClose

Business Development Manager - Major Assets

Ian joined AJW in August of 2023 as our Business Development Manager for Major Assets. He has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace sector working for the likes of Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems. With a strong background in sales, he is perfectly placed to nurture relationships with AJW’s key customers and maximise the opportunities arising from its global marketplace.  


Outside of work, Ian enjoys travelling, eating out, fishing, and spectating at road racing events. 


ian.wray@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

James O'ConnorClose

Business Development Manager

James began his career in a sales and logistics environment and joined the AJW team in the UK at the beginning of 2016 to support their US account. Since then, he has relocated to Montreal where he operates from our MRO facility, AJW Technique. James’ role is to provide customer-centric support and solutions and to act as a primary contact to connect customers with AJW's portfolio of services. Focusing on building new relationships across the region he applies his years of experience in the sector to transform aviation efficiency.


When not in the office, James spends his time at the bouldering gym, taking part in distance runs, and teaching classes on the Highland Bagpipes.


james.oconnor@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Jenny Huang

Business Development Manager

->

Mickey Dai

Senior Business Development Manager

->

Natalja Dimitrova

Regional Sales Manager

->

Jenny HuangClose

Business Development Manager


Jenny joined AJW in 2022 as a Business Development Manager for its regional customer accounts in China. As part of a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team, she keeps customer service at the forefront of her career with AJW Group.


Working as part of a global team with a mission to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace, Jenny is an asset to our China office.


Whilst working as a buyer for cargo airlines, SF Airlines, and Longhao Airlines, she honed her skills in USM, authority regulation, and understanding the unique needs of customers. Jenny began her civil aviation journey with a role at ST Aerospace (Guangzhou), now known as ST Engineering Aerospace, and her passion for the industry and for acquiring knowledge to further her career has not waned.


Jenny graduated from Guangxi Normal University with a Bachelor’s degree in English, which has served her well in her communication with colleagues and in her career in the sector.


When not at work, Jenny enjoys road trips and immersing herself in the beauty of nature. She keeps a healthy work-life balance while exercising, which she says makes her feel refreshed and energised.


jenny.huang@ajw-group.com


Mickey DaiClose

Senior Business Development Manager

Mickey Dai is AJW Group's Business Development Manager for the China region. She joined AJW Group in 2013, bringing with her a wealth of industry-relevant experience in business development. Her expertise lies in airworthiness, airports, and commercial aviation. Mickey has built strong relationships with customers across China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Additionally, her professional accounting background has given her valuable financial acumen.


Mickey has an accounting degree from MacQuarrie University, Sydney, and speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese. Her hobbies include dance, exercising at the gym, and yoga.


mickey.dai@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn


WeChat


Scan this QR code to add Mickey to your WeChat contacts


Connect with Mickey Dai on WeChat

Natalja DimitrovaClose

Regional Sales Manager

Natalja joined the AJW Group in 2010, bringing extensive, multi-sector experience in customer services. She has focused on building excellent relationships with customers across the CIS and Eastern Europe regions, offering tailored and agile solutions, powered by insight. Natalja was promoted to Regional Sales Manager in November 2023 and is focused on further developing partnerships and sharing the benefits of her specialist knowledge.


natalja.dimitrova@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Nick Ward

SVP Global Sales & Business Development

->

Sohaib Ahmed

Interiors Programme Manager

->

Tolkyn Rymkulova

Regional Marketing Manager CIS

->

Nick WardClose

SVP Global Sales & Business Development

Nick joined AJW Group in 2011 setting up AJW’s China operation and developing key strategic accounts across the region. Since 2018 Nick has focused on developing strategic customer relationships worldwide leveraging his extensive AJW customer network to build business relationships.


Now in the role of SVP Global Sales & Business Development, he also oversees our global Business Development Team introducing AJW products and services across our customer base. The business development team is a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team with customer experience in mind every step of the way. The team’s mission is to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace.


When not seeing to sales and business development, Nick enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, cycling, horseriding, sailing, and if there’s any time left, playing golf.


nick.ward@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Sohaib AhmedClose

Interiors Programme Manager

Interiors Programme Manager, Sohaib Ahmed, joined AJW Group in 2022. He is based at our headquarters in Slinfold, UK (United Kingdom), and his role and influence extends globally across our ultramodern interiors operation, AJW Technique Interiors. Sohaib is the commercial and technical lead on aircraft interiors programmes within the Group.


He has worked in the aviation industry for more than ten years and has held several positions within aircraft cabin interior businesses. With an extensive technical background within the aircraft cabin interiors sector, Sohaib has worked with many of the world’s leading airlines, leasing companies, and MROs, delivering complex line-fit and retrofit projects.


Outside of work, Sohaib enjoys travelling the world with his family.


Sohaib.Ahmed@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Tolkyn RymkulovaClose

Regional Marketing Manager CIS

Tolkyn joined AJW at the beginning of 2009 from Air Astana and is based in Kazakhstan. Her role focuses on developing AJW's business in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Tolkyn has previously held management position in Air Astana as Technical Contracts & Supplies Manager. She got her MBA degree in 2003 at International University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research in Almaty, Kazakhstan and her previous educational background includes Architectural & Construction College and Dzhambul Technological University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.


tolkyn.rymkulova@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Umit Caymaz

Managing Director, AJW Türkiye

->

Wilmer Lopez

Regional Sales Director Latin America

->

Umit CaymazClose

Managing Director, AJW Türkiye

Umit Caymaz joined AJW Group in 2022 as Managing Director of AJW Türkiye, our regional support hub. He is responsible for growing and developing the business activities of AJW Group’s products and services to meet the operational demands and support solutions within the region and beyond.


Umit began his career in customer support and gained further experience with several roles in technical purchasing and the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market at Onur Airlines and MNG Airlines in Turkey. He moved on to supporting companies including GA Telesis, and took on critical positions in sales management at EurAsia, later becoming a director of strategic sourcing and business development.


Umit graduated from university with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is committed to flying the AJW flag high by creating new opportunities for the company to expand in the aviation industry.


When not focusing on work, Umit enjoys being with his daughter, traveling, spending time with family and friends – and getting in a bit of gym time!


Umit.Caymaz@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Wilmer LopezClose

Regional Sales Director Latin America

Wilmer has over 20 years' experience working throughout Latin America and in the aviation industry. Prior to joining AJW Group, Wilmer served as Maintenance Planning & Control Production Chief and Contracts Negotiator at Avianca. Wilmer's core responsibilities revolve around business development in the Latin America region, maintaining and developing accounts, as well as customer relationships.


wilmer.lopez@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Agne Noden

Director of Business Development Strategy

->

Alexander Paul

Regional Sales Manager Europe

->

Agne NodenClose

Director of Business Development Strategy

As Director of Business Development Strategy, Agne focuses on market analysis and insights to help shape the AJW product portfolio, the targeting of our customer base, new product development, and regional business development strategies.


Concentrating on cross-functional high impact projects across various group divisions, Agne is passionate about strategic product development stemming from understanding behavioural changes in the market and continuously evolving customer needs.


After joining AJW in 2013, Agne worked on multiple strategic product development projects in commercial, business, and military aviation, actively exploring routes to new markets and managing a large team of Business Development Managers before moving into a more strategic business development role.


Agne holds a bachelor's degree from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in Lithuania (her home country) and a master's degree from Brno University of Technology in Czech Republic. 


agne.noden@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn 




Alexander PaulClose

Regional Sales Manager Europe

Alexander is based in Vienna, Austria, from where he supports the company's European customers in his role as Regional Sales Manager. He joined AJW back in 2003 where he was initially responsible for the German-speaking markets. This was quickly extended into the African and Asia regions when he was appointed as a sales team leader in 2005.


Today with his wealth of knowledge, won through long-standing customer relationships, he plays a focal role as the link between AJW's support teams and its growing European customer base.


alex@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Andy Mackay

Business Development Manager - Europe

->

Geoff Shearer

Regional Sales Manager Australasia

->

Andy MackayClose

Business Development Manager - Europe

Andy MacKay joined AJW Group in 2023 as a Business Development Manager for the European region. He is passionate about customer support, care, and sales with a diverse background in the aviation industry and business development. Andy is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.


He served in the Royal Airforce for 9 years as a technician, followed by 20 years at BAE Systems in various roles including licensed Aircraft Engineer, Technical Representative, Key Account Manager in customer support, Head of Modifications, and Sales and Support Manager for blue chip customers. After a stint in the aviation software industry as a Director of Sales and Support in Europe and Singapore, Andy joined a wire harness MRO where he worked for 10 years as the Director of Sales and Support, delivering exponential revenue growth, growing the customer portfolio, and extending its global presence.


Andy is a dedicated family man and proud father to two. Alongside his family commitments, he has a passion for cooking, travel, live music, and occasionally indulges in a game of golf.


Andy.Mackay@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Geoff ShearerClose

Regional Sales Manager Australasia

Geoff is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.


He has been in the aviation industry since he first left school and started an Engine & Airframe apprenticeship in one of the UK’s aviation centres, RAE Farnborough. Following that he moved to what he called his second apprenticeship, working for Dan Air Engineering services, in Hampshire, Gatwick, and then Paris.


After commencing an overseas adventure in 1991, Geoff gained experience outside the industry, where his flexibility and enthusiasm for professional development led him to a role as a team member then team supervisor, and lastly into business development and sales. Returning to the UK, he joined British Midland at Heathrow, which also included another posting to CDG in Paris.


In 1999 he joined Air New Zealand Engineering Services in Christchurch NZ, where he thrived using his skills in agility to drive his ambition and developed a career that spanned many areas of aircraft maintenance and engineering within the airline. His remit included planning, project management, procurement, account and commercial management, and finally led to operations management and the leadership of over 300 staff.


geoff.shearer@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Ian Wray

Business Development Manager - Major Assets

->

James O'Connor

Business Development Manager

->

Ian WrayClose

Business Development Manager - Major Assets

Ian joined AJW in August of 2023 as our Business Development Manager for Major Assets. He has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace sector working for the likes of Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems. With a strong background in sales, he is perfectly placed to nurture relationships with AJW’s key customers and maximise the opportunities arising from its global marketplace.  


Outside of work, Ian enjoys travelling, eating out, fishing, and spectating at road racing events. 


ian.wray@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

James O'ConnorClose

Business Development Manager

James began his career in a sales and logistics environment and joined the AJW team in the UK at the beginning of 2016 to support their US account. Since then, he has relocated to Montreal where he operates from our MRO facility, AJW Technique. James’ role is to provide customer-centric support and solutions and to act as a primary contact to connect customers with AJW's portfolio of services. Focusing on building new relationships across the region he applies his years of experience in the sector to transform aviation efficiency.


When not in the office, James spends his time at the bouldering gym, taking part in distance runs, and teaching classes on the Highland Bagpipes.


james.oconnor@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn

Jenny Huang

Business Development Manager

->

Mickey Dai

Senior Business Development Manager

->

Jenny HuangClose

Business Development Manager


Jenny joined AJW in 2022 as a Business Development Manager for its regional customer accounts in China. As part of a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team, she keeps customer service at the forefront of her career with AJW Group.


Working as part of a global team with a mission to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace, Jenny is an asset to our China office.


Whilst working as a buyer for cargo airlines, SF Airlines, and Longhao Airlines, she honed her skills in USM, authority regulation, and understanding the unique needs of customers. Jenny began her civil aviation journey with a role at ST Aerospace (Guangzhou), now known as ST Engineering Aerospace, and her passion for the industry and for acquiring knowledge to further her career has not waned.


Jenny graduated from Guangxi Normal University with a Bachelor’s degree in English, which has served her well in her communication with colleagues and in her career in the sector.


When not at work, Jenny enjoys road trips and immersing herself in the beauty of nature. She keeps a healthy work-life balance while exercising, which she says makes her feel refreshed and energised.


jenny.huang@ajw-group.com


Mickey DaiClose

Senior Business Development Manager

Mickey Dai is AJW Group's Business Development Manager for the China region. She joined AJW Group in 2013, bringing with her a wealth of industry-relevant experience in business development. Her expertise lies in airworthiness, airports, and commercial aviation. Mickey has built strong relationships with customers across China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Additionally, her professional accounting background has given her valuable financial acumen.


Mickey has an accounting degree from MacQuarrie University, Sydney, and speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese. Her hobbies include dance, exercising at the gym, and yoga.


mickey.dai@ajw-group.com


LinkedIn


WeChat


Scan this QR code to add Mickey to your WeChat contacts


Connect with Mickey Dai on WeChat

Natalja Dimitrova

Regional Sales Manager

->

Nick Ward

SVP Global Sales & Business Development

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Regional Sales Manager

Natalja joined the AJW Group in 2010, bringing extensive, multi-sector experience in customer services. She has focused on building excellent relationships with customers across the CIS and Eastern Europe regions, offering tailored and agile solutions, powered by insight. Natalja was promoted to Regional Sales Manager in November 2023 and is focused on further developing partnerships and sharing the benefits of her specialist knowledge.


natalja.dimitrova@ajw-group.com


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Nick WardClose

SVP Global Sales & Business Development

Nick joined AJW Group in 2011 setting up AJW’s China operation and developing key strategic accounts across the region. Since 2018 Nick has focused on developing strategic customer relationships worldwide leveraging his extensive AJW customer network to build business relationships.


Now in the role of SVP Global Sales & Business Development, he also oversees our global Business Development Team introducing AJW products and services across our customer base. The business development team is a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team with customer experience in mind every step of the way. The team’s mission is to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace.


When not seeing to sales and business development, Nick enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, cycling, horseriding, sailing, and if there’s any time left, playing golf.


nick.ward@ajw-group.com


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Sohaib Ahmed

Interiors Programme Manager

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Tolkyn Rymkulova

Regional Marketing Manager CIS

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Interiors Programme Manager

Interiors Programme Manager, Sohaib Ahmed, joined AJW Group in 2022. He is based at our headquarters in Slinfold, UK (United Kingdom), and his role and influence extends globally across our ultramodern interiors operation, AJW Technique Interiors. Sohaib is the commercial and technical lead on aircraft interiors programmes within the Group.


He has worked in the aviation industry for more than ten years and has held several positions within aircraft cabin interior businesses. With an extensive technical background within the aircraft cabin interiors sector, Sohaib has worked with many of the world’s leading airlines, leasing companies, and MROs, delivering complex line-fit and retrofit projects.


Outside of work, Sohaib enjoys travelling the world with his family.


Sohaib.Ahmed@ajw-group.com


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Tolkyn RymkulovaClose

Regional Marketing Manager CIS

Tolkyn joined AJW at the beginning of 2009 from Air Astana and is based in Kazakhstan. Her role focuses on developing AJW's business in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Tolkyn has previously held management position in Air Astana as Technical Contracts & Supplies Manager. She got her MBA degree in 2003 at International University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research in Almaty, Kazakhstan and her previous educational background includes Architectural & Construction College and Dzhambul Technological University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.


tolkyn.rymkulova@ajw-group.com


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Umit Caymaz

Managing Director, AJW Türkiye

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Wilmer Lopez

Regional Sales Director Latin America

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Managing Director, AJW Türkiye

Umit Caymaz joined AJW Group in 2022 as Managing Director of AJW Türkiye, our regional support hub. He is responsible for growing and developing the business activities of AJW Group’s products and services to meet the operational demands and support solutions within the region and beyond.


Umit began his career in customer support and gained further experience with several roles in technical purchasing and the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market at Onur Airlines and MNG Airlines in Turkey. He moved on to supporting companies including GA Telesis, and took on critical positions in sales management at EurAsia, later becoming a director of strategic sourcing and business development.


Umit graduated from university with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is committed to flying the AJW flag high by creating new opportunities for the company to expand in the aviation industry.


When not focusing on work, Umit enjoys being with his daughter, traveling, spending time with family and friends – and getting in a bit of gym time!


Umit.Caymaz@ajw-group.com


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Wilmer LopezClose

Regional Sales Director Latin America

Wilmer has over 20 years' experience working throughout Latin America and in the aviation industry. Prior to joining AJW Group, Wilmer served as Maintenance Planning & Control Production Chief and Contracts Negotiator at Avianca. Wilmer's core responsibilities revolve around business development in the Latin America region, maintaining and developing accounts, as well as customer relationships.


wilmer.lopez@ajw-group.com


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Agne Noden

Director of Business Development Strategy

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Director of Business Development Strategy

As Director of Business Development Strategy, Agne focuses on market analysis and insights to help shape the AJW product portfolio, the targeting of our customer base, new product development, and regional business development strategies.


Concentrating on cross-functional high impact projects across various group divisions, Agne is passionate about strategic product development stemming from understanding behavioural changes in the market and continuously evolving customer needs.


After joining AJW in 2013, Agne worked on multiple strategic product development projects in commercial, business, and military aviation, actively exploring routes to new markets and managing a large team of Business Development Managers before moving into a more strategic business development role.


Agne holds a bachelor's degree from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in Lithuania (her home country) and a master's degree from Brno University of Technology in Czech Republic. 


agne.noden@ajw-group.com


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Alexander Paul

Regional Sales Manager Europe

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Regional Sales Manager Europe

Alexander is based in Vienna, Austria, from where he supports the company's European customers in his role as Regional Sales Manager. He joined AJW back in 2003 where he was initially responsible for the German-speaking markets. This was quickly extended into the African and Asia regions when he was appointed as a sales team leader in 2005.


Today with his wealth of knowledge, won through long-standing customer relationships, he plays a focal role as the link between AJW's support teams and its growing European customer base.


alex@ajw-group.com


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Andy Mackay

Business Development Manager - Europe

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Business Development Manager - Europe

Andy MacKay joined AJW Group in 2023 as a Business Development Manager for the European region. He is passionate about customer support, care, and sales with a diverse background in the aviation industry and business development. Andy is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.


He served in the Royal Airforce for 9 years as a technician, followed by 20 years at BAE Systems in various roles including licensed Aircraft Engineer, Technical Representative, Key Account Manager in customer support, Head of Modifications, and Sales and Support Manager for blue chip customers. After a stint in the aviation software industry as a Director of Sales and Support in Europe and Singapore, Andy joined a wire harness MRO where he worked for 10 years as the Director of Sales and Support, delivering exponential revenue growth, growing the customer portfolio, and extending its global presence.


Andy is a dedicated family man and proud father to two. Alongside his family commitments, he has a passion for cooking, travel, live music, and occasionally indulges in a game of golf.


Andy.Mackay@ajw-group.com


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Geoff Shearer

Regional Sales Manager Australasia

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Regional Sales Manager Australasia

Geoff is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.


He has been in the aviation industry since he first left school and started an Engine & Airframe apprenticeship in one of the UK’s aviation centres, RAE Farnborough. Following that he moved to what he called his second apprenticeship, working for Dan Air Engineering services, in Hampshire, Gatwick, and then Paris.


After commencing an overseas adventure in 1991, Geoff gained experience outside the industry, where his flexibility and enthusiasm for professional development led him to a role as a team member then team supervisor, and lastly into business development and sales. Returning to the UK, he joined British Midland at Heathrow, which also included another posting to CDG in Paris.


In 1999 he joined Air New Zealand Engineering Services in Christchurch NZ, where he thrived using his skills in agility to drive his ambition and developed a career that spanned many areas of aircraft maintenance and engineering within the airline. His remit included planning, project management, procurement, account and commercial management, and finally led to operations management and the leadership of over 300 staff.


geoff.shearer@ajw-group.com


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Ian Wray

Business Development Manager - Major Assets

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Business Development Manager - Major Assets

Ian joined AJW in August of 2023 as our Business Development Manager for Major Assets. He has over 35 years of experience in the aerospace sector working for the likes of Bombardier and Spirit AeroSystems. With a strong background in sales, he is perfectly placed to nurture relationships with AJW’s key customers and maximise the opportunities arising from its global marketplace.  


Outside of work, Ian enjoys travelling, eating out, fishing, and spectating at road racing events. 


ian.wray@ajw-group.com


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James O'Connor

Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager

James began his career in a sales and logistics environment and joined the AJW team in the UK at the beginning of 2016 to support their US account. Since then, he has relocated to Montreal where he operates from our MRO facility, AJW Technique. James’ role is to provide customer-centric support and solutions and to act as a primary contact to connect customers with AJW's portfolio of services. Focusing on building new relationships across the region he applies his years of experience in the sector to transform aviation efficiency.


When not in the office, James spends his time at the bouldering gym, taking part in distance runs, and teaching classes on the Highland Bagpipes.


james.oconnor@ajw-group.com


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Jenny Huang

Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager


Jenny joined AJW in 2022 as a Business Development Manager for its regional customer accounts in China. As part of a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team, she keeps customer service at the forefront of her career with AJW Group.


Working as part of a global team with a mission to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace, Jenny is an asset to our China office.


Whilst working as a buyer for cargo airlines, SF Airlines, and Longhao Airlines, she honed her skills in USM, authority regulation, and understanding the unique needs of customers. Jenny began her civil aviation journey with a role at ST Aerospace (Guangzhou), now known as ST Engineering Aerospace, and her passion for the industry and for acquiring knowledge to further her career has not waned.


Jenny graduated from Guangxi Normal University with a Bachelor’s degree in English, which has served her well in her communication with colleagues and in her career in the sector.


When not at work, Jenny enjoys road trips and immersing herself in the beauty of nature. She keeps a healthy work-life balance while exercising, which she says makes her feel refreshed and energised.


jenny.huang@ajw-group.com


Mickey Dai

Senior Business Development Manager

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Senior Business Development Manager

Mickey Dai is AJW Group's Business Development Manager for the China region. She joined AJW Group in 2013, bringing with her a wealth of industry-relevant experience in business development. Her expertise lies in airworthiness, airports, and commercial aviation. Mickey has built strong relationships with customers across China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Additionally, her professional accounting background has given her valuable financial acumen.


Mickey has an accounting degree from MacQuarrie University, Sydney, and speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese. Her hobbies include dance, exercising at the gym, and yoga.


mickey.dai@ajw-group.com


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Natalja Dimitrova

Regional Sales Manager

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Regional Sales Manager

Natalja joined the AJW Group in 2010, bringing extensive, multi-sector experience in customer services. She has focused on building excellent relationships with customers across the CIS and Eastern Europe regions, offering tailored and agile solutions, powered by insight. Natalja was promoted to Regional Sales Manager in November 2023 and is focused on further developing partnerships and sharing the benefits of her specialist knowledge.


natalja.dimitrova@ajw-group.com


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Nick Ward

SVP Global Sales & Business Development

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SVP Global Sales & Business Development

Nick joined AJW Group in 2011 setting up AJW’s China operation and developing key strategic accounts across the region. Since 2018 Nick has focused on developing strategic customer relationships worldwide leveraging his extensive AJW customer network to build business relationships.


Now in the role of SVP Global Sales & Business Development, he also oversees our global Business Development Team introducing AJW products and services across our customer base. The business development team is a dynamic, multicultural, solution-driven team with customer experience in mind every step of the way. The team’s mission is to nurture relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our global marketplace.


When not seeing to sales and business development, Nick enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, cycling, horseriding, sailing, and if there’s any time left, playing golf.


nick.ward@ajw-group.com


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Sohaib Ahmed

Interiors Programme Manager

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Interiors Programme Manager

Interiors Programme Manager, Sohaib Ahmed, joined AJW Group in 2022. He is based at our headquarters in Slinfold, UK (United Kingdom), and his role and influence extends globally across our ultramodern interiors operation, AJW Technique Interiors. Sohaib is the commercial and technical lead on aircraft interiors programmes within the Group.


He has worked in the aviation industry for more than ten years and has held several positions within aircraft cabin interior businesses. With an extensive technical background within the aircraft cabin interiors sector, Sohaib has worked with many of the world’s leading airlines, leasing companies, and MROs, delivering complex line-fit and retrofit projects.


Outside of work, Sohaib enjoys travelling the world with his family.


Sohaib.Ahmed@ajw-group.com


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Tolkyn Rymkulova

Regional Marketing Manager CIS

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Regional Marketing Manager CIS

Tolkyn joined AJW at the beginning of 2009 from Air Astana and is based in Kazakhstan. Her role focuses on developing AJW's business in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Tolkyn has previously held management position in Air Astana as Technical Contracts & Supplies Manager. She got her MBA degree in 2003 at International University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research in Almaty, Kazakhstan and her previous educational background includes Architectural & Construction College and Dzhambul Technological University in Almaty, Kazakhstan.


tolkyn.rymkulova@ajw-group.com


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Umit Caymaz

Managing Director, AJW Türkiye

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Managing Director, AJW Türkiye

Umit Caymaz joined AJW Group in 2022 as Managing Director of AJW Türkiye, our regional support hub. He is responsible for growing and developing the business activities of AJW Group’s products and services to meet the operational demands and support solutions within the region and beyond.


Umit began his career in customer support and gained further experience with several roles in technical purchasing and the Used Serviceable Material (USM) market at Onur Airlines and MNG Airlines in Turkey. He moved on to supporting companies including GA Telesis, and took on critical positions in sales management at EurAsia, later becoming a director of strategic sourcing and business development.


Umit graduated from university with a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is committed to flying the AJW flag high by creating new opportunities for the company to expand in the aviation industry.


When not focusing on work, Umit enjoys being with his daughter, traveling, spending time with family and friends – and getting in a bit of gym time!


Umit.Caymaz@ajw-group.com


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Wilmer Lopez

Regional Sales Director Latin America

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Regional Sales Director Latin America

Wilmer has over 20 years' experience working throughout Latin America and in the aviation industry. Prior to joining AJW Group, Wilmer served as Maintenance Planning & Control Production Chief and Contracts Negotiator at Avianca. Wilmer's core responsibilities revolve around business development in the Latin America region, maintaining and developing accounts, as well as customer relationships.


wilmer.lopez@ajw-group.com


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