Global Jet Capital appoints Tom Kacin vp Sales, Northeastern and Midwest US

Global Jet Capital has hired Tom Kacin as vice president, Sales, Northeastern and Midwest US.

Global Jet Capital has appointed Tom Kacin as vice president, Sales for the Northeastern and Midwest US. The company is also realigning its North American sales territories to capitalise on market opportunities.

An equipment financing expert, Kacin will be pivotal in developing relationships and supporting clients across the Northeast and Midwest, according to the company. He will report to Mike Christie, who became head of Sales for the Americas in March.

Commenting on his new role Kacin said: “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to help both corporate and UHNWI [Ultra High Net Worth Individual] clients benefit from the innovative and customised financing solutions Global Jet Capital offers for the business aviation market.”

Before joining Global Jet Capital, Kacin served in sales leadership and management roles for Webster Capital Finance, Terex Financial Services, Citibank, and Wachovia.

Alongside the appointment, the company is reorganising its North American sales territories.

Hannah Davis, formerly vice president of Sales for the Eastern US, will now lead the newly-formed Southeastern US region. John Arlinghaus, formerly associate sales director of the central US region, will now oversee the Western US region and Latin America.

Christie welcomed Kacin to the team: “Tom’s passion for aviation and strong equipment finance background will help us continue to provide bespoke solutions to our clients,” he said. “The territory realignment will provide better coverage of key markets allowing our team to be closer to our key partners.”

Meanwhile, in May Vivek Kaushal, CEO, Global Jet Capital said: “The business jet market has never been in a better place.” 

Global Jet Capital territory re-organisation – at a glance

• Tom Kacin, vice president, Sales for the Northeastern and Midwest US region
• Hannah Davis leads the newly-formed Southeastern US region
• John Arlinghaus oversees the Western US region and Latin America.