Key Takeaways
- • AIP Capital promotes Dimuth Fernando to Chief Commercial Officer, elevating him from his role as head of the Singapore office since 2024 to lead global commercial operations across all regional and industry clients.
- • Fernando brings 20+ years of aviation finance expertise, including senior positions at Jackson Square Aviation (aircraft lessor), Embraer (regional jet manufacturer), and Boeing, spanning product development, aircraft marketing, freighter conversions, and Middle East/Asia Pacific financing operations.
- • Promotion signals AIP Capital's expansion strategy in asset-based finance, particularly in aviation and equipment financing, with Fernando tasked to strengthen airline partnerships and deliver tailored fleet and financing solutions globally.
- • Fernando's APAC leadership role establishes regional growth focus, having previously led commercial efforts across the Asia-Pacific and Central Asia regions before his elevation to global chief commercial officer.
Summary
AIP Capital, an alternative investment manager specializing in asset-based finance opportunities, announced on March 9, 2026, the promotion of Dimuth Fernando to Chief Commercial Officer. Fernando, who joined AIP Capital in 2024 as head of the firm's Singapore office, will now lead global commercial efforts across the organization's entire client base, encompassing regional and global industry partnerships.
Jared Ailstock, Managing Partner at AIP Capital, emphasized the strategic significance of the appointment, noting that Fernando's promotion reflects his demonstrated success in leading commercial operations across the Asia-Pacific and Central Asia regions. Ailstock highlighted Fernando's extensive background in aircraft financing, sales, leasing operations, and airline customer relationships accumulated over more than two decades.
Fernando's professional trajectory demonstrates deep expertise in aviation finance. Prior to AIP Capital, he served as Senior Vice President of Marketing at Jackson Square Aviation, where he led origination, sales, remarketing, and airline relationship management. His earlier roles included Sales Director at Embraer, the Brazilian regional jet manufacturer, and multiple senior positions at Boeing spanning aircraft product development, freighter conversions, supply chain management, aircraft marketing, and regional financing operations across the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
In his new capacity, Fernando will be responsible for serving airline customers worldwide while strengthening partnerships and delivering customized fleet and financing solutions to support long-term client success. His appointment underscores AIP Capital's commitment to expanding its global commercial infrastructure within the alternative credit and asset-based finance markets, with particular emphasis on aviation finance opportunities.
Jared Ailstock, Managing Partner at AIP Capital, emphasized the strategic significance of the appointment, noting that Fernando's promotion reflects his demonstrated success in leading commercial operations across the Asia-Pacific and Central Asia regions. Ailstock highlighted Fernando's extensive background in aircraft financing, sales, leasing operations, and airline customer relationships accumulated over more than two decades.
Fernando's professional trajectory demonstrates deep expertise in aviation finance. Prior to AIP Capital, he served as Senior Vice President of Marketing at Jackson Square Aviation, where he led origination, sales, remarketing, and airline relationship management. His earlier roles included Sales Director at Embraer, the Brazilian regional jet manufacturer, and multiple senior positions at Boeing spanning aircraft product development, freighter conversions, supply chain management, aircraft marketing, and regional financing operations across the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
In his new capacity, Fernando will be responsible for serving airline customers worldwide while strengthening partnerships and delivering customized fleet and financing solutions to support long-term client success. His appointment underscores AIP Capital's commitment to expanding its global commercial infrastructure within the alternative credit and asset-based finance markets, with particular emphasis on aviation finance opportunities.
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