Amalfitano joins Embraer Executive Jets as new CEO

Michael Amalfitano, head of business jet finance, Stonebriar Commercial Finance

Michael Amalfitano has joined Embraer Executive Jets as its new president and CEO. Amalfitano takes up his new position on March 1.

Embraer’s current CEO, Marco Tulio Pellegrini, will take up another leadership position within the company.

“We are thrilled that Michael has decided to join Embraer to lead our Executive Jets business.  We are confident that as a very seasoned and successful executive he is qualified to take advantage of our position as a leading player in this highly competitive industry.”

Paulo Cesar Silva, CEO of Embraer said: “We are thrilled that Michael has decided to join Embraer to lead our Executive Jets business.  We are confident that as a very seasoned and successful executive he is qualified to take advantage of our position as a leading player in this highly competitive industry.”

Amalfitano has more than 35 years of experience in corporate aircraft finance, having held several global leadership positions. Previous to joining Embraer, he was senior managing director of business aviation finance at Stonebriar Commercial Finance.

Amalfitano added: “I´m honoured to assume the executive position Marco has held and privileged to lead an amazing team of dedicated employees and leverage our highly valued portfolio of aircraft to the benefit of our customers and shareholders globally.”