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Simon Goodson

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Chief Executive Officer at AerFin Limited
📍 United Kingdom

Simon Goodson is the CEO of AerFin, a senior aviation leader with over 15 years of experience at Rolls-Royce and a background as a British Royal Navy officer. Described by others as an empowering leader, he is a fluent Spanish speaker who graduated with first-class honours in Hispanic Studies from the University of Liverpool.

Outside of work, Simon is an Ambassador for Airlink, a humanitarian organization that delivers critical aid to communities in crisis. He is a passionate supporter, active player, and youth coach at Brigstock Cricket Club. He is a husband and father to two sons who enjoys sports.

He is a former officer in the British Royal Navy.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Aviation Aftermarket
He frequently discusses strategic aircraft teardowns to address supply chain issues, unlock asset value, and create a reliable flow of used serviceable material for the industry.
Sustainable Growth
Emphasizes a disciplined investment approach and building a circular economy in aviation. He has overseen significant revenue and profitability growth since becoming CEO of AerFin in 2021.
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Career

Work history

12-2021
Chief Executive Officer
AerFin Limited
3-2021 - 10-2021
Advisor
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
6-2018 - 2-2021
SVP - Customer Business
Rolls-Royce
2-2018 - 6-2018
SVP - Sales and Lessors
Rolls-Royce
11-2014 - 1-2018
SVP - Lessors, Civil Aerospace
Rolls-Royce
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Education
1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Liverpool
1983 - 1988
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Douai Abbey
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