AI Issue 10 2017

12 Acquisition International - October 2017 AMAC Aerospace was incorporated in 2007, as a result of a group of individuals with a desire to create a world class MRO. AMAC’s Group Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Kadri Muhiddin speaks to us about the firm and some of the service it provides, as well as discussing being named in CEO of the Year 2017 and CEO of the Year – Switzerland. stablished in 2007, AMAC Aerospace have raised the bar with all activities surrounding maintenance, completion and refurbishment. The company’s first completion was for a narrow body VIP client and the project was returned to service on budget and on time, a target which is more often than not hard to come by in today’s market environment. With over 100 years accumulated experience in the aviation industry between them, they knew they could do this. The group came from a successful background within this particular sector who understood exactly what is necessary to satisfy the market and the particular clientele. Kadri tells us about the services offered by the firm and what types of clients the firm works with, noting how client satisfaction is important to the company. “AMAC’s customer base quickly included Governments and institutions, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), Royal families and organisations with large fleets for charter including narrow and wide body aircraft. Our clients continue Company: AMAC Aerospace Email: waleed.muhiddin@ amacaerospace.com Address: Henric Petri, Strasse 35, Basel, CH-4051, Switzerland Phone: 0041 583103131 Website: www.amacaerospace.com Swiss Excellence in Business Aviation E 1709AI27 returning to us, following satisfaction of completed work on their aircraft and new clients approach us after they learn from others about our particular expertise in Business Aviation. We do not classify our clients by region, wealth or size of aircraft as every aircraft is a personal and unique tool, therefore we respect these reasons and complete every project based on when they arrive versus when they are scheduled to leave. “Highlighting its success, our company is now the largest privately owned MRO & Completion centre in the world that offers the products and services through a hangar network of 7x different hangars spread around the continent. Also, we have surpassed the $2 billion mark in sales in less than ten years of operation and we believe that whatever interesting projects presents itself to AMAC, we are prepared and capable with our engineers and craftspeople to prove ourselves.” Referring to his past roles, Kadri discusses how he draws on these experiences when making decisions in his current role. Boasting a wealth of expertise and extensive knowledge within the industry, Kadri is able to exert his influence amongst his staff and has overseen the rise of AMAC, alluding to the fact that he sticks to his own mantra, which has overseen his success. “Regarding my leadership, I have a mantra, which I have taught my three sons and I repeat to my colleagues across the board. ‘To be successful is not only to reach your target but to maintain and always try to improve the standard.’ My whole working life has been in aviation. From becoming a qualified licenced Avionics engineer at the age of 21 years old, working on the shop floor to heading our own MRO in 2007. Opportunity and necessity have taken me from signing aircrafts off to sitting in the board room/directing the way forward. Starting with a small company and transferring that exposure to operating a multibillion dollar organisation, whilst maintaining the target and improving on this with every year. “Previously, my engineering position within a major airline saw me working with my hands on the aircraft. Also, I led teams to work on these aircraft,