A first year as a public company tends to reveal exactly which seat needs filling.
flyExclusive announced leadership appointments effective immediately: Brad Garner joined as Chief Financial Officer, Matt Lesmeister became Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Guina moved to Chief Commercial Officer.
Brad Garner, Chief Financial Officer
- Most recently Chief Financial and Compliance Officer at Hale Partnership Capital Management, LLC, from 2015.
- Chief Financial and Principal Accounting Officer for publicly traded HG Holdings, Inc. from 2018 to 2022.
- CFO of Best Bar Ever, Inc., where he structured venture capital rounds and exits.
- Nearly ten years in public accounting at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP in audit and tax.
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Accountancy, Wake Forest University.
The addition of Brad to our team adds significant bench depth to a leadership team that we believe is the best in the industry. I’m thrilled to welcome Brad to the organization and I’m confident his expertise in fundraising, innovative capital structuring, and accounting will further optimize our finance organization.
Jim Segrave, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
I’m incredibly excited to join flyExclusive as it sets the industry standard for excellence in private aviation.
Brad Garner
The other two moves
Matt Lesmeister, Chief Operating Officer — focused on operational excellence across the enterprise, with alignment between the finance, sales and operating functions.
Mike Guina, Chief Commercial Officer — oversight of sales and new business strategy across wholesale, retail, fractional, Jet Club and aircraft maintenance, repair and operations.
Segrave thanked both for their continued leadership and dedication to the business.
Full biographies are on the Leadership page: Brad Garner, Matthew Lesmeister and Mike Guina.
Based on the company press release of 27 September 2024. Read the original on the flyExclusive investor relations site.
