Guinness Peat Aviation started him off in aircraft leasing, focusing on Latin America. Moving to San Francisco, he joined GATX leasing which had acquired the assets of ITEL Air and hence needed expertise on the the management of aircraft. At that stage aviation was at a financial crossroads: Aircraft were now being financed with exotic financial products, accelerated depreciation and safe harbour leasing.
HSBC, Willis Lease, AerCap and Macquarie Aviation provided extensive exposure to the various aspects of aircraft and engine trading, accompanied by banking background via HSBC Holdings.
Tom has experience in establishing international companies requiring detailed knowledge of complex regulatory, financial and administrative issues governing both aircraft and engine leasing.
A highly skilled negotiator, Tom is recognised as a creative force in restructuring business transactions and administrative problems.
He has extensive experience at the Board Director level.