Erickson appoints new CEO
Erickson Incorporated has announced the appointment of government services veteran Doug Kitani as chief executive officer and director.
Aerospace OEM and provider of global aviation services Erickson Incorporated has announced the appointment of government services veteran Doug Kitani as chief executive officer and director effective from 31 August. He joins Erickson having most recently served as CEO and director of IAP Worldwide Services, a global defence services company specialising in logistics, expeditionary infrastructure, facilities engineering and power systems. His prior experience includes leading portfolio strategies and corporate development for DynCorp International, an aerospace and defence company. Eirckson highlighted that Kitani has expertise in mergers and acquisitions and quality improvement, having spent many years working in the private equity investment field and in general management at Honeywell International and General Electric.
Erickson Chairman Jim Continenza said: “We are delighted to welcome Doug to the team. As an accomplished aerospace and defence CEO with vast government services experience, Doug brings a unique skill set to Erickson and we feel confident he will be able to leverage Erickson’s unique capabilities into new markets while continuing to support and grow our existing relationships.”
Kitani commented: “Erickson is a global market leader in aircraft manufacturing, MRO and air operations, and I am excited to be a part of building the business and expanding our market position in the days ahead.”
Acting President and CEO Andrew Mills will continue to serve in an executive role at Erickson, said the firm. Continenza stated: “The board and I thank Andy for his leadership and guidance through this transition and know he will continue to be a valuable member of our team.”
A graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, Kitani earned an MBA in finance and strategy from Emory University. He served as a US Army helicopter pilot (qualified in the UH-1, OH-58 and UH-60 while completing 11 years of active and reserve duty), is a member of AOPA and is a supporter of the Green Beret Foundation.