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Gerry (above) has over 30 years’ experience in fintech, data and analytics, during which he has delivered strong commercial and transformational leadership, with a proven ability to build and lead high performing teams whilst delivering growth and investor value.
 
Before joining IBA, Gerry was CEO of ClearCourse, a software and payments business he founded with Aquiline Capital. Prior to this, he held a number of senior management positions where he developed software and data businesses in the capital markets sector. These included as Managing Director, EMEA of Eze Software Group, CEO of Tradar and COO of LatentZero.

 
Commenting on his new role, Gerry Gualtieri said: “IBA is a renowned business with a strong reputation and enormous long-term potential. It is uniquely positioned to serve the aviation industry with its market-leading combination of fast-growing data and analytics solutions, coupled with highly regarded advisory services.”
 
“I am delighted to be leading IBA’s exceptional team on an ambitious journey of growth and development. We will be building on the investments IBA has made in its award-winning solutions with an exciting roadmap of forthcoming product innovations, which we look forward to sharing with the industry, and our clients, in the coming months.”
 
Greg Allen, Managing Partner of TPA Capital, IBA’s investor and majority shareholder, commented: “We are excited to be working with Gerry on the next phase of the IBA growth journey. Since investing, IBA has successfully built on its foundations as a pre-eminent trusted advisor to the industry, evolving into the leading provider of data driven insights and intelligence across the aviation ecosystem.”
 
“Gerry’s proven track record will ensure that IBA continues its drive to innovate, further accelerating its growth. Gerry and the IBA team are ideally placed to support their clients during a period of rapid, and exciting, change in the industry.”
 
The appointment of Gerry Gualtieri will enable Phil Seymour to focus on his role as Company President of IBA. He will continue to be an integral member of the Board of Directors with a remit covering business development, expert aviation advice and strategic guidance.