His goal is to venture successfully into cutting-edge technology applications within aviation, particularly in the realms of blockchain and artificial intelligence.
FORT WORTH, TX, December 22, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ — Claude A. Draillard has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With more than two decades of excellence in the aviation sector, predominantly within finance roles, Mr. Draillard has earned distinction as the founder and chief executive officer of AvionGarde LLC, a specialized finance consultancy firm catering to business aviation enterprises. Since 2020, he has focused his efforts on leading business development, program development and after-market activities for the company. He also handles profitability analysis of maintenance repair and overhaul including financing the acquisition of aircraft representing buyers or sellers as needed. Additionally, he has served as the chief financial officer for NS Aviation Holdings since 2022 and volunteers as a student mentor for My Job Glasses.
Prior to starting his own company, Mr. Draillard began his career working in methods and projects for Dassault Aviation SA in 1994, earning several promotions during his tenure. He finally served as the vice president of finance for the Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. in 2009 until becoming the vice president of finance for the Honda Aircraft Company in 2017. Following this time, he was the chief financial officer for GDC Technics, LLC in 2020. He has provided critical support for aircraft development, research and development, manufacturing and after-market operations for the aviation industry, with experience spanning every facet and taking assignments in diverse global regions. Notably, he has also successfully established corporate entities on behalf of his employers in Brazil, China and Malaysia.
To prepare for his professional journey, Mr. Draillard earned a master’s degree in management from the École Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commercial (ESSEC) business school in France in 1992. Following this achievement, he attained a Diplôme d’études approfondies in marketing and strategy from Université Paris Dauphine in 1993.
Within the coming years, Mr. Draillard intends to continue expanding his business to a scale where he can increase his staff, significantly amplify the volume of deals and financial services, diversify his firm’s offerings (notably towards sustainable aviation) and delegate his current responsibilities. His goal is to venture successfully into cutting-edge technology applications within aviation, particularly in the realms of blockchain and artificial intelligence, which he predicts will enhance aircraft management, ensure heightened safety standards and bolster security in transactions. He also places a high premium on the principle of integrity, which he carries throughout every facet of his work.
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