Andy Mackay

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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Ian Wray

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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Nick Ward

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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Scott Symington

Chief Commercial Officer

Scott leads the Group’s commercial strategy across its diverse business lines, including all sales, revenue, contracts, procurement, and supplier management. With 36 years of experience in leasing, airlines, OEM, and MRO sectors, he has built and led high-performing commercial, sales, and marketing teams. Scott holds an Executive MBA with Distinction and is passionate about fostering partnerships that unlock growth and operational excellence to transform aviation efficiency across the industry.

Prior to joining AJW, Scott led the commercial, sales and marketing functions of a Dublin based aircraft lessor. Having developed the commercial team and built the platform to manage an 80 aircraft portfolio, Scott is committed to AJW’s mission to transform aviation efficiency. Starting his aviation career straight from school as an apprentice aircraft fitter at BAE SYSTEMS, he made quick progress at the company, becoming a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, and then transferring to Toulouse to join technical support before moving into commercial roles. After 20 years at BAE, he moved to Athens to initiate Europe’s biggest ever start-up airline, Olympic Air, where he negotiated multiple aircraft leases, PBH and support contracts as well as starting the third-party MRO business. After, he relocated back to Scotland to set up and implement the aircraft leasing support strategy for the company which is now Collins Aerospace.

Outside of work, Scott loves to travel and is a passionate supporter of his national rugby team, attending all home games at Murrayfield and he can also be found at Scotstoun supporting the Glasgow Warriors.

Scott.Symington@ajw-group.com

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Tony Whitty

SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement

Tony Whitty joined AJW in November 2021 as Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement, responsible for aircraft and engine acquisitions across the Group. Now Senior Vice President Aircraft & Engine Procurement, he brings over 30 years of aircraft remarketing experience with airlines, banks, liquidators, and other aircraft owners.

Tony began his career in aircraft remarketing in 1990 with Fortis Aviation, was one of the founders of Cabot Aviation in 1998, and subsequently worked for Air Partner. He is a committee member and Chairman of The Aviation Club UK and a member of ISTAT.

Tony plays golf at a high level and continues to maintain a low handicap.

tony.whitty@ajw-group.com

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Andy Mackay

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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Ian Wray

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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Nick Ward

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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Scott Symington

Chief Commercial Officer

Scott leads the Group’s commercial strategy across its diverse business lines, including all sales, revenue, contracts, procurement, and supplier management. With 36 years of experience in leasing, airlines, OEM, and MRO sectors, he has built and led high-performing commercial, sales, and marketing teams. Scott holds an Executive MBA with Distinction and is passionate about fostering partnerships that unlock growth and operational excellence to transform aviation efficiency across the industry.

Prior to joining AJW, Scott led the commercial, sales and marketing functions of a Dublin based aircraft lessor. Having developed the commercial team and built the platform to manage an 80 aircraft portfolio, Scott is committed to AJW’s mission to transform aviation efficiency. Starting his aviation career straight from school as an apprentice aircraft fitter at BAE SYSTEMS, he made quick progress at the company, becoming a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, and then transferring to Toulouse to join technical support before moving into commercial roles. After 20 years at BAE, he moved to Athens to initiate Europe’s biggest ever start-up airline, Olympic Air, where he negotiated multiple aircraft leases, PBH and support contracts as well as starting the third-party MRO business. After, he relocated back to Scotland to set up and implement the aircraft leasing support strategy for the company which is now Collins Aerospace.

Outside of work, Scott loves to travel and is a passionate supporter of his national rugby team, attending all home games at Murrayfield and he can also be found at Scotstoun supporting the Glasgow Warriors.

Scott.Symington@ajw-group.com

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Tony Whitty

SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement

Tony Whitty joined AJW in November 2021 as Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement, responsible for aircraft and engine acquisitions across the Group. Now Senior Vice President Aircraft & Engine Procurement, he brings over 30 years of aircraft remarketing experience with airlines, banks, liquidators, and other aircraft owners.

Tony began his career in aircraft remarketing in 1990 with Fortis Aviation, was one of the founders of Cabot Aviation in 1998, and subsequently worked for Air Partner. He is a committee member and Chairman of The Aviation Club UK and a member of ISTAT.

Tony plays golf at a high level and continues to maintain a low handicap.

tony.whitty@ajw-group.com

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Andy Mackay

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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Ian Wray

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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Nick Ward

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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Scott Symington

Chief Commercial Officer

Scott leads the Group’s commercial strategy across its diverse business lines, including all sales, revenue, contracts, procurement, and supplier management. With 36 years of experience in leasing, airlines, OEM, and MRO sectors, he has built and led high-performing commercial, sales, and marketing teams. Scott holds an Executive MBA with Distinction and is passionate about fostering partnerships that unlock growth and operational excellence to transform aviation efficiency across the industry.

Prior to joining AJW, Scott led the commercial, sales and marketing functions of a Dublin based aircraft lessor. Having developed the commercial team and built the platform to manage an 80 aircraft portfolio, Scott is committed to AJW’s mission to transform aviation efficiency. Starting his aviation career straight from school as an apprentice aircraft fitter at BAE SYSTEMS, he made quick progress at the company, becoming a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, and then transferring to Toulouse to join technical support before moving into commercial roles. After 20 years at BAE, he moved to Athens to initiate Europe’s biggest ever start-up airline, Olympic Air, where he negotiated multiple aircraft leases, PBH and support contracts as well as starting the third-party MRO business. After, he relocated back to Scotland to set up and implement the aircraft leasing support strategy for the company which is now Collins Aerospace.

Outside of work, Scott loves to travel and is a passionate supporter of his national rugby team, attending all home games at Murrayfield and he can also be found at Scotstoun supporting the Glasgow Warriors.

Scott.Symington@ajw-group.com

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Tony Whitty

SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement

Tony Whitty joined AJW in November 2021 as Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement, responsible for aircraft and engine acquisitions across the Group. Now Senior Vice President Aircraft & Engine Procurement, he brings over 30 years of aircraft remarketing experience with airlines, banks, liquidators, and other aircraft owners.

Tony began his career in aircraft remarketing in 1990 with Fortis Aviation, was one of the founders of Cabot Aviation in 1998, and subsequently worked for Air Partner. He is a committee member and Chairman of The Aviation Club UK and a member of ISTAT.

Tony plays golf at a high level and continues to maintain a low handicap.

tony.whitty@ajw-group.com

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Andy Mackay

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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Ian Wray

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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Nick Ward

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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Scott Symington

Chief Commercial Officer

Scott leads the Group’s commercial strategy across its diverse business lines, including all sales, revenue, contracts, procurement, and supplier management. With 36 years of experience in leasing, airlines, OEM, and MRO sectors, he has built and led high-performing commercial, sales, and marketing teams. Scott holds an Executive MBA with Distinction and is passionate about fostering partnerships that unlock growth and operational excellence to transform aviation efficiency across the industry.

Prior to joining AJW, Scott led the commercial, sales and marketing functions of a Dublin based aircraft lessor. Having developed the commercial team and built the platform to manage an 80 aircraft portfolio, Scott is committed to AJW’s mission to transform aviation efficiency. Starting his aviation career straight from school as an apprentice aircraft fitter at BAE SYSTEMS, he made quick progress at the company, becoming a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, and then transferring to Toulouse to join technical support before moving into commercial roles. After 20 years at BAE, he moved to Athens to initiate Europe’s biggest ever start-up airline, Olympic Air, where he negotiated multiple aircraft leases, PBH and support contracts as well as starting the third-party MRO business. After, he relocated back to Scotland to set up and implement the aircraft leasing support strategy for the company which is now Collins Aerospace.

Outside of work, Scott loves to travel and is a passionate supporter of his national rugby team, attending all home games at Murrayfield and he can also be found at Scotstoun supporting the Glasgow Warriors.

Scott.Symington@ajw-group.com

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Tony Whitty

SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement

Tony Whitty joined AJW in November 2021 as Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement, responsible for aircraft and engine acquisitions across the Group. Now Senior Vice President Aircraft & Engine Procurement, he brings over 30 years of aircraft remarketing experience with airlines, banks, liquidators, and other aircraft owners.

Tony began his career in aircraft remarketing in 1990 with Fortis Aviation, was one of the founders of Cabot Aviation in 1998, and subsequently worked for Air Partner. He is a committee member and Chairman of The Aviation Club UK and a member of ISTAT.

Tony plays golf at a high level and continues to maintain a low handicap.

tony.whitty@ajw-group.com

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