Tony (Toshinori) Kondo has joined Werner Aero as Executive Vice President. He is expected to be instrumental in leading the company in its next business phase.
Prior to joining Werner Aero, Kondo spent the past 14 years in the aircraft and engine leasing business within Sumitomo Corporation. In 2014, he was a founding member of SMBC Aero Engine Lease (SAEL), which has grown to become one of the leading engine leasing companies globally. His role in SAEL was Head of Trading, where he was in charge of all trading activities globally. In 2018, he was selected by Airline Economics as a member of the prestigious “40 under 40” club. Kondo is a graduate of Kyoto University with a degree in economics.