Dan joined APS with 27 years of corporate experience. He spent the first half of his career with GE, starting in their Aerospace division on the Engineering Training Program and then moving to the Corporate Audit Staff. He subsequently joined the Power Systems Business, holding leadership positions in Finance, Procurement and Product Service, culminating with several General Management assignments leading the Global Apparatus Service Department, the Global Parts Business and finally the Engineered Packages Business. After his successful tenure at GE, Dan joined Sears to run a large portion of their $3 B Home Services business - the Shop Repair Business, Parts Supply Chain, and Service Engineering. He then moved to a Corporate role leading the Corporate Continuous Improvement Group and was the Sears Merger Planning and Integration leader during Kmart’s acquisition of the company. Following a stint as President of Crane Composites, a $400 MM engineered materials company, Dan joined The Riverside Company, a middle market Private Equity firm, spending 8 years there as an Operating Partner. As an Operating Partner he worked with the leadership teams of half a dozen companies (sales up to $100 MM), focusing on top and bottom-line growth, productivity improvements and overall value creation. Dan graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a BS in General Engineering/Pre-Med and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Born in Minnesota, Dan has lived in several locations across the U.S. and traveled extensively around the globe. For the past 22 years he has resided in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

David comes to APS with a broad range of experience in the finance and accounting fields. As a senior executive, David has led multiple companies to improved financial performance and business results. David has hands-on financial and operational focused background. Offers a record of success in a broad range of transactions in both public and private companies with increasing competitive pressures. (Revenues ranging from $50M to $5Bn) Recognized for ability to use strong analytic, planning, and organizational skills in the development and implementation of innovative strategies/solutions to financial challenges and business problems. A strong communicator, accomplished at obtaining buy-in organization wide. Global experience in high-growth, and established businesses. Before joining APS, David has held several senior leadership positions in finance and accounting. He recently served as CFO of Construction Technology Laboratories (CTLGroup) an engineering consulting and material science firm. While at CTLGroup David drove EBITDA improvement initiatives as well as developing operational enhancements to all lines of business. All while driving a commercial mindset throughout the professional services business. Prior to that David was CFO of Translational Research Management a healthcare services business focused on clinical research in Oncology. David also served as CFO of Valdes Engineering and has held leadership positions at Brightstar Corporation (CFO of US & Canada), Sears Holding ( Business Unit CFO ) and Motorola where he spent the first half of his career. . David received his Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from Loyola University, Chicago and has spent his 25+ year career improving financial and business performance for companies in the Chicagoland area. During his career David has traveled extensively around the globe but has made his home in Arlington Heights, Illinois where he resides with his family.

Dan comes to APS with expertise and skills across key disciplines of quality control, engineering, lean manufacturing, continuous process improvement, safety, demand flow technology, productivity improvement and cost reduction, backed by over 30 years of manufacturing experience; 15 years of which were in the aerospace arena. Nickolai, who began his career in the aerospace industry serving with GEís Aircraft Engine Business, most recently was the General Manager of Paradigm Precision (Peabody, MA), a leading producer of critical components for the aerospace industry. While there he generated marked improvements in operating profits, inventory turns, productivity, receivables, and cost reductions. His other positions included roles as Vice President of Manufacturing at Richardson Electronics, where he implement a total team directed workforce; Vice President of Operations at Horton Emergency Vehicles, where he drove lean improvements that resulted in a doubling of the companyís EBITDA in a single year; Plant Manager with Lord Corporation, a manufacturer of complex anti-vibration components for the aerospace industry; and General Manager, Rotating Operations with Rolls-Royce Energy Systems. Nickolai earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with honors from Michigan State University. His continuing education also includes his successful completion of GEís Manufacturing Management Program, the Rolls-Royce Business Manager Course, and the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Program from the University of Dayton.

A seasoned aerospace executive, Fergus brings to APS more than 30 years of experience in the OEM and MRO sectors. Fergus started his career in 1982 as an aircraft apprentice working on a variety of airplanes and engines before transitioning to business development, operational and leadership roles. His career took him on a journey where he lived and worked in locations in America, Europe, Australia and Asia. He has global perspectives and a track record of leading and growing businesses in various regions. Strategy, Growth and Customer Service are his rallying call with team members, customers and business partners alike. Fergus has worked for companies like Standard Aero, Parker Aerospace and GKN Aerospace. In 2018, he led the establishment, development and launch of GKN’s MRO facility in Malaysia. Fergus graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the I. H. Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. He also holds a Technician Certificate from Singapore Polytechnic. He is Canadian and a resident of Singapore. Born in Malaysia of Indian ancestry, Fergus is able to communicate in a few Asian languages. Fergus’ passions are flying and cycling; he holds a Private Pilot License and can often been seen lugging his bike around the world, in search of his next cycling adventure. When he is not on the move, he also enjoys golf, theatre and reading.

With a solid technical background and extensive experience in strategic leadership and business management, Ezequiel has a proven track record of driving growth, promoting innovation, and optimizing operational efficiency. He began his career in the field of quality where he developed skills in problem solving and in qualitative and quantitative analysis. His committed approach and ability to make right decisions have consistently positioned APS Brazil on the path to success. He has a broad experience in different areas including engineering, customer support, production, and sales that have provided him with a holistic view of the business and solid team management skills. Ezequiel is dedicated to promoting a collaborative work environment and empowering his team, having demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a strong commitment to achieving results. As MRO General Manager at an Executive Aviation multinational company, he has achieved significant results, gaining expertise in several segments of the aeronautical sector and solid skills in negotiating with manufacturers and suppliers. Ezequiel holds a degree in Mechanical and Aeronautics Engineering from EESC-USP, a certificate in Business Administration from IBMEC São Paulo (INSPER), and an MBA in Business Administration with an emphasis on Air Transport Management from FGV/EAESP. He has also successfully completed a series of courses covering different aspects of aircraft maintenance including Composite Materials (Airbus), Aircraft Structure (Fokker), Modifications & Repairs (ANAC), and Maintenance & Reliability (Transportation Systems Consulting) in the US. Ezequiel has also participated in several technical training courses in aircraft and engines. He resides in São Paulo, Brazil with his wife and two children.