Zimmerman succeeds Mark Burns as VP, Product Support at Gulfstream

Derek Zimmerman

Gulfstream Aerospace has appointed Derek Zimmerman, vice president, Customer Support and Materials. Zimmerman will succeed Mark Burns as president of Gulfstream’s Product Support organisation when Burns becomes president of Gulfstream in July 2015.

Zimmerman joined Gulfstream in 2011 as vice president of Product Support Materials, where he oversaw parts distribution and the materials supply chain.

In 2014, he was named vice president of Customer Support, directing a group including Material Services, Publications, the Computerized Maintenance Program, Customer Relations, Field Service and Technical Operations.

Mark Burns says: “Derek has an impressive aviation background combined with a wealth of customer service experience, making him ideally suited to lead the largest product support organization in business aviation.”

“Derek has an impressive aviation background combined with a wealth of customer service experience, making him ideally suited to lead the largest product support organization in business aviation.”

“He has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to our customers and to ensuring the continued growth and enhancement of the Gulfstream Product Support network for their benefit,” adds Burns.

Prior to joining Gulfstream, Zimmerman was vice president of Supply Chain and Aftermarket Development at Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida.