Aircraft charter and lease specialist Chapman Freeborn has bolstered its local presence in Poland, Finland and Italy as part of its ongoing strategy to get closer to its customers. The company has brought on board Rocco Cellucci, Annika Eerola, and Patricia Piecuch to head up sales operations in Italy, Finland, and Poland respectively. Combined, the trio brings over 70 years of industry experience. 

All three positions will focus on the expansion of Chapman Freeborn’s passenger, commercial, and private jet service portfolio, the company said in a statement.

“The flexibility Chapman Freeborn offers customers is based on a combination of tried and trusted operational procedures and strategic investment in local knowledge and experience,” said James Edwards, Vice President Passenger, Europe, Chapman Freeborn.

Cellucci has over 34 years of experience within the Italian aviation industry, including roles at Alitalia and Eurofly, whilst Eerola, previously a private jet pilot, has over 20 years of experience in the Finnish aviation market, and Piecuch has worked for 12 years in the Polish aviation industry.

Beyond Europe, and in line with its strategy of investing in local expertise, Chapman Freeborn recently appointed Mark Thibault as president, Asia Pacific (APAC) and, Alain Champonnois as president, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA).