Emmanuel Dupuy
Founding Partner
Emmanuel began selling fixed and rotary wing aircraft in 2004. In 2009, Emmanuel founded Heli Asset a firm dedicated to helicopter sales, which later merged with Avpro, a world leading aircraft brokerage firm. Emmanuel has completed hundreds of aircraft transactions, across the globe. In 2019, he co-founded Aero Asset with Valerie & William.
Languages: English, French
Valerie Pereira
VP Market Research
Valerie started her aviation career in 2000 as an aircraft market researcher at Amstat, subsequently moving into sales support positions for leading aircraft brokerage firms in France and North America. She is the world’s foremost expert in helicopter market research. Valerie co-founded Aero Asset with William and Emmanuel in 2019.
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian
William Sturm
VP Sales
William grew up in business aviation and started selling fixed and rotary wing aircraft for OEM and leading aircraft brokerage firms in 2005. He has contributed to and overseen hundreds of aircraft transactions around the world. In 2019 he co-founded Aero Asset with Valerie and Emmanuel.
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Pierre-Yves Bled
VP Marketing
Pierre brings over 20 years of marketing and communication experience to Aero Asset, 10 of which in the aviation industry. He ensures the brand stays current at the forefront of the market and produces the high-end content Aero Asset is known for. He is also responsible for developing the back-office tools inherent to our success. Pierre is a founding member of Aero Asset.
Languages: French, English
Shaun / Shuang Geng
VP Operations
Shaun started his career in hospitality business management in 2003. Through the years he held senior positions at InterContinental, Hyatt, Marriott, and Accor Hotels, in Europe, North America, and Asia. In 2023 he joined Aero Asset as Vice President of Operations.
Languages: Mandarin, English
Jim Morford
Market Research Director
Jim started is aviation career in 2007 at Amstat a leading aviation market research company. He worked with leaders in all sectors of the aviation industry including OEM’s, operators, financiers, maintenance organizations broker/dealers. Jim joined Aero Asset in 2021.
Language: English
Andrea Winning
Market Research Director
Andrea started her aviation career in 2004 for EADS Deutschland as a project manager. In 2007 Andrea relocated to Airbus Helicopters Inc in Grand Prairie, Texas where she held several positions in marketing and customer relations. Andrea joined Aero Asset in 2023.
Languages: German, English
Tristan Sandor
Senior Director - Mission Critical Services
Tristan began his career in mission critical aviation at Global Medical Response. He was responsible for financial operations, equipment finance, fleet management, procurement, and sales for the largest rotor wing fleet in the US. In addition to 6 years of aircraft sales experience, Tristan has originated countless aircraft financing transactions with over 30 institutional banks and private investment firms.
Languages: English, Spanish
Francisco Camoes
Senior Sales Director
Francisco brings over 20 years of Latin American helicopter market experience, having worked for Safran and Bell Helicopters in sales support & aircraft sales roles and most recently for JSSI, a major tip to tail maintenance program provider. Francisco joined Aero Asset in 2019.
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, Japanese
Philip Amadeus
Senior Advisor
Philip first flew helicopters for the British Army in Germany, Turkey and Norway. After flying Boeing 737’s he returned to helicopters, flying B206, AS350 & AS355 in UK, East Africa and Greenland. In 1997 he launched an AOC charter operation in London, UK with three Leonardo AW109’s. More recently, he flew the AW169, and is currently rated on AW109, AS350 and B206. Philip joined Aero Asset in 2020.
Language: English
Ed Sale
Senior Sales Director
Ed began his aviation career in aircraft operations in 2001 before joining Sloane Helicopters as sales manager of Robinson & Leonardo helicopters. In 2011 he joined Airbus Helicopters UK as sales manager for private and business markets. Prior to joining Aero Asset in 2023, Ed was a director of Heli Group, specialized in helicopter procurement & commercial operations and sole UK distributor of Hélicoptères Guimbal.
Language: English
Donna Marron
Aircraft Sales Support
Donna started her aviation career in 2013 as the assistant to the Managing Partners of a world leading aircraft brokerage firm. She then joined a major manufacturer of aircraft after-market (PMA) parts before joining Aero Asset in March 2022 as Aircraft Sales Support. Donna is an active member of the market research team and also offers support to the sales & marketing effort.
Language: English
