Leadership Team

Pat Sheedy

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mr. Sheedy was appointed to the position of President and CEO of Milestone in December 2019, following his appointment as Managing Director in February 2015. He has over 25 years of international financial services experience, including having previously led the underwriting and portfolio management function at Milestone while also leading the risk management function of GE Engine Leasing and GECAS’ Cargo. Prior to joining Milestone, he spent the majority of his career working in commercial aircraft leasing, with a particular focus on Emerging Markets, covering the Middle East, Africa and Russia. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte in Ireland, where he spent 4 years in several roles including audit and assurance, corporate finance and corporate restructuring, prior to joining GE in 2004. Mr. Sheedy obtained his Bachelor of Business Studies degree from University of Limerick and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Mark England

Head of Leasing Operations

Mr. England was appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Leasing Operations in 2016, following his appointment as Financial Controller in July 2011. He leads the Leasing Operations function with responsibility for deal structuring and pricing, aircraft allocation, aircraft valuations and portfolio trading. He has over 20 years’ experience in international financial services including 14 years in the helicopter industry. He trained as a Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dublin, before spending 5 years in the banking industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University College Dublin and a Master’s degree in Accounting from University College, Dublin, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

Kieran Hannan

Head of Fleet & Technical Operations

Mr. Hannan was appointed to the position of Head of Fleet and Technical Operations in 2022, following his appointment as Senior Vice President Technical Operations in September 2018. In his role he oversees new helicopter deliveries, fleet operations and transitions, OEM fleet support agreement and relationships, and has technical oversight for the global fleet of over 330 Helicopters. Mr. Hannan has over 24 years of experience in the helicopter industry including senior roles with operators, OEM distributors, lessors and MRO services providers. Prior to joining Milestone, he served as Vice President and General Manager of Precision Aviation Group (PAG) where he was responsible for the Canadian Division encompassing Fixed Wing and Helicopter Component Sales, Customer Support, Logistics and Operations. He was also a member of the PAG Group executive leadership team and the Transport Canada Accountable Executive. Mr. Hannan also led the Commercial and Customer Support Department at Heli-One Canada for four years, where his global team were responsible for all internal and external MRO commercial support, PBH agreements, dynamic component work and pricing. A graduate of the University of Limerick, Kieran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering and also a holds an MSc (Hons) in Business (Leadership & Management Practice) from University College Dublin, Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Sébastien Moulin

Chief Commercial Officer

Mr. Moulin was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in April 2024, overseeing Milestone’s worldwide business, and leading the global commercial team to achieve corporate growth targets and portfolio placements. During his career at Milestone, Mr. Moulin has served as Head of Europe & Americas from May 2019, and Vice President Commercial Europe from June 2015. He has over 20 years’ experience in the helicopter industry. He began his career at Airbus Helicopters in France, and from there moved to Airbus Helicopters in Southeast Asia where he was responsible for helicopter sales in the civilian markets of The Philippines and Indonesia. He then joined Bell Helicopter as Regional Sales Manager in Europe. Mr. Moulin holds a Master’s degree in International Business from the Kedge Business School in France.

Brian Seymour

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Seymour was appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Director of Finance in May 2018, following his appointment as Senior Finance Manager in November 2013. He has 20 years of international financial services experience. Prior to joining Milestone, he filled a number of senior finance and commercial roles in banking and corporate finance, including Head of Consolidation Reporting for AIB Group. He has capital markets experience through his involvement in a dual track IPO / private sale process of Milestone, as well as multiple fund raisings including private placements, and bank / institutional debt. He trained as a Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dublin and is a fellow of the Chartered Accountants Ireland (FCA) and, holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University College Dublin Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Clifford Work

General Counsel

Mr. Work was appointed General Counsel in July 2015, after joining Milestone in August 2012 as Associate General Counsel and being elevated in February 2015 to Deputy General Counsel. With over 25 years of experience in aviation and international financial services, his expertise spans all aspects of aircraft leasing and financing. Mr. Work leads the Legal Department, overseeing the global legal affairs of the company and its subsidiaries. Before joining Milestone, he spent 11 years in private practice in New York, where he focused on aircraft leasing and financing. Mr. Work graduated with great distinction from McGill University Faculty of Law with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and also holds a B.A. in political science from McGill University.