Hong Kong-based engineering and maintenance provider HAECO has announced a series of senior leadership appointments across its global MRO business, according to Aviation Business News, as the company strengthens its executive team to support long-term growth and continued investment in its worldwide maintenance network.

Charles de Zoete has been appointed chief financial officer of HAECO, succeeding Roy Shearer, who has moved to the role of chief financial officer at Swire Properties. George Edmunds will become group director of component and engine services following the retirement of Sandra Nieuwenhuijzen, having previously served as chief executive officer of Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL).

Peter Murton, currently chief executive officer of HAECO Hong Kong, has been appointed chief executive officer of HAESL. Tom Bellamy joins HAECO as chief executive officer of HAECO Hong Kong from Swire Shipping, where he serves as chief transformation officer and director of Swire Projects.

HAECO Group chief executive Richard Sell said: "These appointments underline the depth of talent across HAECO and the wider Swire Group. They position us well for the opportunities ahead as we continue to invest in new capabilities and capacity for our next phase of growth and transformation. I am also delighted to welcome Charles and Tom to HAECO, and to see George and Peter step into their new roles. Their experience, operational focus and strong customer mindset will be key as we continue to build on the momentum across our MRO network in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Southeast Asia and elsewhere."

De Zoete joined the Swire Group in 2010 and has held senior finance positions across Hong Kong, Singapore, Papua New Guinea and the United States, including chief financial officer of Swire Shipping and United States Cold Storage.

Edmunds brings more than 20 years of management experience within the Swire Group, having previously held leadership roles at Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo before becoming chief executive of HAESL in 2023. Murton has been with the Swire Group since 2007 and has held leadership roles across HAECO's operations in mainland China, Hong Kong and the United States.

Bellamy joined the Swire Group in 2008 and has worked across aviation, shipping and logistics businesses in Asia, the Middle East and Papua New Guinea, bringing cross-sector operational experience to the HAECO Hong Kong chief executive role.