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13 Jan 2026
MRO Latin America is the premier event in this region for the commercial air transport maintenance, repair and overhaul industry. It provides a world-class venue for all those involved in the MRO sector to exchange ideas and best practices, share experiences, debate issues and challenges and gather knowledge.
Barbara Cannon
Sales and Trading Team Leader
Christopher Whiteside
Chairman
Louis Philippe Mallette
President, AJW Technique
Wilmer Lopez
Managing Director, AJW Latin America
Barbara Cannon
Sales and Trading Team Leader
As Sales and Trading Team Leader for the Americas, Barbara looks after customer requirements in North and South America, leading her team to provide exceptional service for our customers in both continents.
Joining AJW as a Sales Executive in January 2000, Barbara worked her way up in the Sales, PBH, Commercial and Off Core Management departments, before finding her niche in customer service for our Sales and Trading team.
A proud Italian national, Barbara is fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish and holds a degree in Modern & Foreign Languages & Literature (English and Spanish) from Naples University Federico II, Italy.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, listening to music, and taking in the sights and sounds of the world by travelling to new destinations.
Christopher Whiteside
Chairman
As Chairman of AJW Group, Christopher is responsible for the strategic direction of the AJW Group. Under his visionary leadership, AJW has grown from a company employing 15 people (when he took it over aged 25), to a Group boasting 1000 aviation professionals across Africa, Asia Pacific, China, CIS, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America.
AJW is recognised globally as the world-leading independent specialist in supplying integrated aircraft support services for commercial and business aircraft. However, the Group's ambition and pioneering spirit do not stop there as it looks beyond aviation to seize opportunities that play to the business's strengths.
A lifelong aviation business professional and entrepreneur, Christopher is committed to developing engineering excellence throughout the aviation MRO industry. With a passion for travel, culture and timepieces, Christopher has lived on three continents and has a truly global business perspective. He acquired and built up AJW Technique in Canada and built strong relationships in new and emerging markets.
Since 2009, Christopher has held a private pilot's licence.
Louis Philippe Mallette
President, AJW Technique
Louis brings over 25 years of international operational and strategic expertise to his role as President of AJW Technique, AJW Group’s world-class MRO facility located in Montreal, Canada.
His career in aviation began at Bombardier, where he progressed from quality assurance to General Manager Operations. His ability to speak English, French, and Spanish has been instrumental in leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing numerous site transfers across China, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Taiwan, and the United States.
Joining AJW Technique as Senior Vice President in September 2021, Louis guided the facility through its post-pandemic resurgence, demonstrating his leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. His career includes significant contributions as MRO Workgroup President of Aéro Montréal, supporting Quebec's aerospace cluster to enhance cohesion, optimise competitiveness, and drive sustainable growth in the region.
Outside the professional sphere, Louis channels his mental stamina and rugged determination into competing on the Ironman triathlon circuit, exemplifying his dedication and endurance in all facets of life.
Wilmer Lopez
Managing Director, AJW Latin America
Based in the regional office in Mexico City, Wilmer is the Managing Director of AJW Latin America. He leads the company’s business development efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on expanding AJW’s presence, nurturing customer relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to meet the region’s unique demands. He oversees strategic growth initiatives, ensuring operational alignment with customer needs, and fostering collaborations that drive long-term success for the business and its partners.
Wilmer brings over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, with a career spanning key leadership roles across the region. Before joining the Group, he served as Maintenance Planning & Control Production Manager and Contracts Negotiator at Avianca, where he gained extensive expertise in operational planning, contract management, and customer engagement.
With a bachelor’s degree in business and a strong background in airline operations, Wilmer has built his career on collaboration, trust, and understanding. His deep knowledge of the aviation landscape in Latin America and his ability to navigate the region’s unique economic and operational challenges have been instrumental in driving success for both customers and AJW.
Barbara Cannon
Sales and Trading Team Leader
Christopher Whiteside
Chairman
Louis Philippe Mallette
President, AJW Technique
Barbara Cannon
Sales and Trading Team Leader
As Sales and Trading Team Leader for the Americas, Barbara looks after customer requirements in North and South America, leading her team to provide exceptional service for our customers in both continents.
Joining AJW as a Sales Executive in January 2000, Barbara worked her way up in the Sales, PBH, Commercial and Off Core Management departments, before finding her niche in customer service for our Sales and Trading team.
A proud Italian national, Barbara is fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish and holds a degree in Modern & Foreign Languages & Literature (English and Spanish) from Naples University Federico II, Italy.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, listening to music, and taking in the sights and sounds of the world by travelling to new destinations.
Christopher Whiteside
Chairman
As Chairman of AJW Group, Christopher is responsible for the strategic direction of the AJW Group. Under his visionary leadership, AJW has grown from a company employing 15 people (when he took it over aged 25), to a Group boasting 1000 aviation professionals across Africa, Asia Pacific, China, CIS, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America.
AJW is recognised globally as the world-leading independent specialist in supplying integrated aircraft support services for commercial and business aircraft. However, the Group's ambition and pioneering spirit do not stop there as it looks beyond aviation to seize opportunities that play to the business's strengths.
A lifelong aviation business professional and entrepreneur, Christopher is committed to developing engineering excellence throughout the aviation MRO industry. With a passion for travel, culture and timepieces, Christopher has lived on three continents and has a truly global business perspective. He acquired and built up AJW Technique in Canada and built strong relationships in new and emerging markets.
Since 2009, Christopher has held a private pilot's licence.
Louis Philippe Mallette
President, AJW Technique
Louis brings over 25 years of international operational and strategic expertise to his role as President of AJW Technique, AJW Group’s world-class MRO facility located in Montreal, Canada.
His career in aviation began at Bombardier, where he progressed from quality assurance to General Manager Operations. His ability to speak English, French, and Spanish has been instrumental in leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing numerous site transfers across China, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Taiwan, and the United States.
Joining AJW Technique as Senior Vice President in September 2021, Louis guided the facility through its post-pandemic resurgence, demonstrating his leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. His career includes significant contributions as MRO Workgroup President of Aéro Montréal, supporting Quebec's aerospace cluster to enhance cohesion, optimise competitiveness, and drive sustainable growth in the region.
Outside the professional sphere, Louis channels his mental stamina and rugged determination into competing on the Ironman triathlon circuit, exemplifying his dedication and endurance in all facets of life.
Wilmer Lopez
Managing Director, AJW Latin America
Wilmer Lopez
Managing Director, AJW Latin America
Based in the regional office in Mexico City, Wilmer is the Managing Director of AJW Latin America. He leads the company’s business development efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on expanding AJW’s presence, nurturing customer relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to meet the region’s unique demands. He oversees strategic growth initiatives, ensuring operational alignment with customer needs, and fostering collaborations that drive long-term success for the business and its partners.
Wilmer brings over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, with a career spanning key leadership roles across the region. Before joining the Group, he served as Maintenance Planning & Control Production Manager and Contracts Negotiator at Avianca, where he gained extensive expertise in operational planning, contract management, and customer engagement.
With a bachelor’s degree in business and a strong background in airline operations, Wilmer has built his career on collaboration, trust, and understanding. His deep knowledge of the aviation landscape in Latin America and his ability to navigate the region’s unique economic and operational challenges have been instrumental in driving success for both customers and AJW.
Barbara Cannon
Sales and Trading Team Leader
Christopher Whiteside
Chairman
Barbara Cannon
Sales and Trading Team Leader
As Sales and Trading Team Leader for the Americas, Barbara looks after customer requirements in North and South America, leading her team to provide exceptional service for our customers in both continents.
Joining AJW as a Sales Executive in January 2000, Barbara worked her way up in the Sales, PBH, Commercial and Off Core Management departments, before finding her niche in customer service for our Sales and Trading team.
A proud Italian national, Barbara is fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish and holds a degree in Modern & Foreign Languages & Literature (English and Spanish) from Naples University Federico II, Italy.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, listening to music, and taking in the sights and sounds of the world by travelling to new destinations.
Christopher Whiteside
Chairman
As Chairman of AJW Group, Christopher is responsible for the strategic direction of the AJW Group. Under his visionary leadership, AJW has grown from a company employing 15 people (when he took it over aged 25), to a Group boasting 1000 aviation professionals across Africa, Asia Pacific, China, CIS, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America.
AJW is recognised globally as the world-leading independent specialist in supplying integrated aircraft support services for commercial and business aircraft. However, the Group's ambition and pioneering spirit do not stop there as it looks beyond aviation to seize opportunities that play to the business's strengths.
A lifelong aviation business professional and entrepreneur, Christopher is committed to developing engineering excellence throughout the aviation MRO industry. With a passion for travel, culture and timepieces, Christopher has lived on three continents and has a truly global business perspective. He acquired and built up AJW Technique in Canada and built strong relationships in new and emerging markets.
Since 2009, Christopher has held a private pilot's licence.
Louis Philippe Mallette
President, AJW Technique
Wilmer Lopez
Managing Director, AJW Latin America
Louis Philippe Mallette
President, AJW Technique
Louis brings over 25 years of international operational and strategic expertise to his role as President of AJW Technique, AJW Group’s world-class MRO facility located in Montreal, Canada.
His career in aviation began at Bombardier, where he progressed from quality assurance to General Manager Operations. His ability to speak English, French, and Spanish has been instrumental in leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing numerous site transfers across China, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Taiwan, and the United States.
Joining AJW Technique as Senior Vice President in September 2021, Louis guided the facility through its post-pandemic resurgence, demonstrating his leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. His career includes significant contributions as MRO Workgroup President of Aéro Montréal, supporting Quebec's aerospace cluster to enhance cohesion, optimise competitiveness, and drive sustainable growth in the region.
Outside the professional sphere, Louis channels his mental stamina and rugged determination into competing on the Ironman triathlon circuit, exemplifying his dedication and endurance in all facets of life.
Wilmer Lopez
Managing Director, AJW Latin America
Based in the regional office in Mexico City, Wilmer is the Managing Director of AJW Latin America. He leads the company’s business development efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on expanding AJW’s presence, nurturing customer relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to meet the region’s unique demands. He oversees strategic growth initiatives, ensuring operational alignment with customer needs, and fostering collaborations that drive long-term success for the business and its partners.
Wilmer brings over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, with a career spanning key leadership roles across the region. Before joining the Group, he served as Maintenance Planning & Control Production Manager and Contracts Negotiator at Avianca, where he gained extensive expertise in operational planning, contract management, and customer engagement.
With a bachelor’s degree in business and a strong background in airline operations, Wilmer has built his career on collaboration, trust, and understanding. His deep knowledge of the aviation landscape in Latin America and his ability to navigate the region’s unique economic and operational challenges have been instrumental in driving success for both customers and AJW.
Barbara Cannon
Sales and Trading Team Leader
Barbara Cannon
Sales and Trading Team Leader
As Sales and Trading Team Leader for the Americas, Barbara looks after customer requirements in North and South America, leading her team to provide exceptional service for our customers in both continents.
Joining AJW as a Sales Executive in January 2000, Barbara worked her way up in the Sales, PBH, Commercial and Off Core Management departments, before finding her niche in customer service for our Sales and Trading team.
A proud Italian national, Barbara is fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish and holds a degree in Modern & Foreign Languages & Literature (English and Spanish) from Naples University Federico II, Italy.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, listening to music, and taking in the sights and sounds of the world by travelling to new destinations.
Christopher Whiteside
Chairman
Christopher Whiteside
Chairman
As Chairman of AJW Group, Christopher is responsible for the strategic direction of the AJW Group. Under his visionary leadership, AJW has grown from a company employing 15 people (when he took it over aged 25), to a Group boasting 1000 aviation professionals across Africa, Asia Pacific, China, CIS, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America.
AJW is recognised globally as the world-leading independent specialist in supplying integrated aircraft support services for commercial and business aircraft. However, the Group's ambition and pioneering spirit do not stop there as it looks beyond aviation to seize opportunities that play to the business's strengths.
A lifelong aviation business professional and entrepreneur, Christopher is committed to developing engineering excellence throughout the aviation MRO industry. With a passion for travel, culture and timepieces, Christopher has lived on three continents and has a truly global business perspective. He acquired and built up AJW Technique in Canada and built strong relationships in new and emerging markets.
Since 2009, Christopher has held a private pilot's licence.
Louis Philippe Mallette
President, AJW Technique
Louis Philippe Mallette
President, AJW Technique
Louis brings over 25 years of international operational and strategic expertise to his role as President of AJW Technique, AJW Group’s world-class MRO facility located in Montreal, Canada.
His career in aviation began at Bombardier, where he progressed from quality assurance to General Manager Operations. His ability to speak English, French, and Spanish has been instrumental in leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing numerous site transfers across China, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Taiwan, and the United States.
Joining AJW Technique as Senior Vice President in September 2021, Louis guided the facility through its post-pandemic resurgence, demonstrating his leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. His career includes significant contributions as MRO Workgroup President of Aéro Montréal, supporting Quebec's aerospace cluster to enhance cohesion, optimise competitiveness, and drive sustainable growth in the region.
Outside the professional sphere, Louis channels his mental stamina and rugged determination into competing on the Ironman triathlon circuit, exemplifying his dedication and endurance in all facets of life.
Wilmer Lopez
Managing Director, AJW Latin America
Wilmer Lopez
Managing Director, AJW Latin America
Based in the regional office in Mexico City, Wilmer is the Managing Director of AJW Latin America. He leads the company’s business development efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on expanding AJW’s presence, nurturing customer relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to meet the region’s unique demands. He oversees strategic growth initiatives, ensuring operational alignment with customer needs, and fostering collaborations that drive long-term success for the business and its partners.
Wilmer brings over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, with a career spanning key leadership roles across the region. Before joining the Group, he served as Maintenance Planning & Control Production Manager and Contracts Negotiator at Avianca, where he gained extensive expertise in operational planning, contract management, and customer engagement.
With a bachelor’s degree in business and a strong background in airline operations, Wilmer has built his career on collaboration, trust, and understanding. His deep knowledge of the aviation landscape in Latin America and his ability to navigate the region’s unique economic and operational challenges have been instrumental in driving success for both customers and AJW.
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