Our Team

Appointed Group Chief Executive Officer in 2019, Karl joined Genesis in 2018 with 30 years aviation industry experience, as Chief Commercial & Investment Officer.

Prior to joining Genesis, Karl was the Chief Operating Officer at AWAS, where he spent 11 years building AWAS into a $15bn global aircraft leasing business.

Karl started his aviation career in 1990 as an apprentice in the Maintenance Repair & Overhaul sector with a GPA Joint Venture company, Shannon Aerospace. In 1998, Karl became a founding member of low-cost airline Virgin Express with a fleet of 25 aircraft serving major European cities. In 2002 Karl joined the newly formed RBS Aviation Capital, where he held various technical, pricing and marketing roles and led RBS Aviation Capitals engine leasing and finance business.

Karl received a first-class honours MBA from the University of Limerick, a Dip. Mechanical Engineering from Galway Institute of Technology and an ICAO & EASA aircraft maintenance engineers licence.

Adam Smyth is the Chief Financial Officer at Genesis. He is responsible for finance, treasury, corporate accounting, taxation and financial planning of the business. Adam Smyth is a founding member of Genesis and has over 14 years’ experience in the finance industry.

While at Genesis, Adam has been responsible for the development of the long-term investment strategy of the business and building the tools required to accurately underwrite and value the business and specific transactions. Adam has also been responsible for the design and management of the investment governance across Genesis and accurately reporting on Genesis’ investments. Prior to joining Genesis Adam was an auditor at Ernst and Young.

Adam holds a degree in Economics and Financial Mathematics from University College Dublin and is a Chartered Accountant. Adam has completed Level 3 CFA exam and received a Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance from the Law Society of Ireland.

Anna Reimers is the Chief Legal Officer at Genesis. Anna leads the legal and contracts management team for the full Genesis portfolio aircraft. Anna was Genesis’s legal counsel since 2014, before joining the company in 2017.

Prior to joining Genesis, Anna worked in practice with McGuireWoods. Anna has over 20 years’ experience in the legal aviation sector, focusing on acquisition, disposition, leasing and management of aircraft portfolios.

Anna holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina and received her JD. from the University of Denver College of Law.

Pat Madigan is Head of Commercial at Genesis. Pat joined Genesis in 2018 and leads the commercial team with responsibility for global airline sales activities, remarketing and origination of aircraft. Pat began his aviation career in 1992 and most recently spent 12 years as Vice President Sales & Marketing with Shannon Engine Support (SES), the leasing arm of CFM International originating engine lease transactions with airlines globally.

Prior to SES Pat worked for Aerotech Aviation Services, a bespoke aviation services company specializing in supporting aircraft lessors with aircraft surveillance, aircraft lease transition management, aircraft heavy maintenance project management and technical services support. Pat also worked for two start-up airlines Virgin Express Ireland, and Skynet Airlines Ireland. During this time, Pat was involved in all aspects of the airline engineering and continuous airworthiness management activity plus management of the aircraft lease deliveries and redeliveries with various aircraft lessors.

Pat began his career as an aircraft maintenance engineer at Shannon Aerospace; a joint venture of GPA, Lufthansa and Swissair. Pat holds a first-class honours degree in business studies from the University of Limerick and is an EASA certified aircraft maintenance engineer.

Peter O’Byrne is Chief Commercial Officer at Genesis. Peter leads the trading origination, sales, and managed services within the group. Previously Peter was responsible for Genesis’ European and Americas customers and markets where he led the origination of aircraft for acquisitions, portfolio remarketing and aircraft divestments. Peter joined Genesis in 2018.

Peter has over 15 years’ experience in aircraft leasing. Prior to joining Genesis, Peter held various technical and trading roles at CIT Aerospace, AWAS and Sky leasing.

Peter holds a bachelor of aeronautical engineering from the University of Limerick and a Masters in investment, treasury, and banking from Dublin City University.

Brian is our Chief Technical Officer, with more than four decades of experience in the aircraft leasing, airline, and maintenance industries. During his career, Brian has held senior executive roles at leading global lessors, including CDB Aviation, and SMBC Aviation Capital. Prior to Genesis, Brian served as CDB Aviation’s Chief Technical Officer. Brian has a long track record of managing large and multilocation technical teams and has extensive relationships at senior levels with the world’s leading airlines and OEMs.

Brain holds an Honors MSc In Air Transport Management from the City University of London, an FAA A&P licence, EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence and Dip from the Institute of Directors.

Susan Cotter is the Senior Vice President Risk at Genesis. Susan leads the risk management function and is responsible for the development and evolution of Genesis risk management systems, including airline credit analysis. Susan joined Genesis in 2018.

Susan has worked in the aircraft leasing industry since 2012. Prior to joining Genesis, Susan held various roles at Apollo Aviation Group, now Carlyle Aviation Partners, where her most recent role there was Senior Risk Manager.

Susan holds a masters of science in finance from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a bachelor of science in finance from University College Cork.

Pat Madigan is Head of Commercial at Genesis. Pat joined Genesis in 2018 and leads the commercial team with responsibility for global airline sales activities, remarketing and origination of aircraft. Pat began his aviation career in 1992 and most recently spent 12 years as Vice President Sales & Marketing with Shannon Engine Support (SES), the leasing arm of CFM International originating engine lease transactions with airlines globally.

Prior to SES Pat worked for Aerotech Aviation Services, a bespoke aviation services company specializing in supporting aircraft lessors with aircraft surveillance, aircraft lease transition management, aircraft heavy maintenance project management and technical services support. Pat also worked for two start-up airlines Virgin Express Ireland, and Skynet Airlines Ireland. During this time, Pat was involved in all aspects of the airline engineering and continuous airworthiness management activity plus management of the aircraft lease deliveries and redeliveries with various aircraft lessors.

Pat began his career as an aircraft maintenance engineer at Shannon Aerospace; a joint venture of GPA, Lufthansa and Swissair. Pat holds a first-class honours degree in business studies from the University of Limerick and is an EASA certified aircraft maintenance engineer.

John Cunningham is Senior Vice President Commercial for Asia at Genesis. John joined Genesis in 2023 and leads our commercial activity in Asia.

He began his aviation career in 1990 with Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA) in Shannon and has held senior financial, commercial and leadership roles at GE Capital (GECAS), Shannon Engine Support (SES), CDB Aviation and Commercial Aircraft Trading Services (CATS). He has lived and worked in Asia for 11 years and is currently based in Singapore.

John previously worked for KPMG and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He also holds a first-class degree in Business Studies from Trinity College, Dublin.

Mark Hegarty is Vice President Commercial at Genesis. Mark is responsible for Genesis customers in the Americas. Mark's role includes the origination of aircraft for acquisitions, portfolio remarketing and aircraft divestments. Mark joined Genesis in 2020.

Mark has over 18 years’ experience in military aviation and consulting. Prior to joining Genesis, Mark held various operations, planning and programme management roles in the Irish military and was a founding member of Karman Aviation leasing consultants. He has flown a range of fixed wing military aircraft.

Mark holds a bachelor of arts in accounting and finance from Dublin Business School, and received a first class honours MBA in aviation management from the University of Limerick. Mark also holds an EASA Airline Transport Pilots Licence.

Owen Croucher is SVP Commercial at Genesis. Owen is responsible for Genesis’ EMEA and CIS customers and markets. Owen’s role includes the origination of aircraft for acquisition, portfolio remarketing and aircraft divestments. Owen joined Genesis in 2020.

Owen has worked in aviation finance since 2013. Prior to joining Genesis, Owen held various roles in airline remarketing, pricing and finance within Aergo Capital and Standard Chartered Bank.

Owen holds a bachelor of arts in law and accounting from the University of Limerick and completed his ACCA examinations in 2017.

Deirdre McGrane is a Commercial Support at Genesis. Deirdre joined Genesis in 2023 and is responsible for supporting the Commercial Team in deal management and customer relations.

Prior to joining Genesis, Deirdre worked with GECAS and Lease Corporation International on their Technical Teams. Deirdre holds a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Limerick.

Peter O’Byrne is Chief Commercial Officer at Genesis. Peter leads the trading origination, sales, and managed services within the group. Previously Peter was responsible for Genesis’ European and Americas customers and markets where he led the origination of aircraft for acquisitions, portfolio remarketing and aircraft divestments. Peter joined Genesis in 2018.

Peter has over 15 years’ experience in aircraft leasing. Prior to joining Genesis, Peter held various technical and trading roles at CIT Aerospace, AWAS and Sky leasing.

Peter holds a bachelor of aeronautical engineering from the University of Limerick and a Masters in investment, treasury, and banking from Dublin City University.

Bridget Corry is an AVP Trading at Genesis. Bridget is responsible for trading activities including aircraft acquisitions, divestments, and transaction analysis. Prior to this, Bridget worked in both the Pricing and Commercial teams supporting marketing, trading, and pricing activities. Bridget joined Genesis in 2018.

Bridget is an active member of the ISTAT Rising Executives initiative, leading the Dublin team and activities in the region.

Bridget holds professional diplomas in strategy management and alternative investments from University College Dublin, a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from the Queen’s University of Belfast, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Aircraft Systems from the Institute of Technology Carlow.

Denise Byrne is VP Pricing at Genesis. Denise is responsible for underwriting assumptions, transaction analysis and supporting the Commercial and Trading teams with acquisitions, portfolio remarketing and aircraft divestment.

Prior to joining Genesis, Denise worked for over 11 years with DAE (formerly AWAS) in FP&A and most recently as Director of Pricing. Denise began her career at PwC.

Denise is a fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and holds a Bachelor of Business from Trinity College Dublin.

Jonathan Struthers is an AVP Pricing and ISTAT Certified Appraiser at Genesis. Jonathan is responsible for transaction analysis and the pricing model development and governance. Jonathan joined Genesis in 2018.

Jonathan has over 12 years' aircraft leasing experience across various transaction analysis and technical roles at AWAS & DAE.

Jonathan holds a bachelor of aeronautical engineering from the University of Limerick.

Rachel Murray is a Pricing Manager with the Trading & Portfolio Services team at Genesis. Rachel joined Genesis in 2021.

Rachel has a Master of Science in aviation finance from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from UCD.

Brian is our Chief Technical Officer, with more than four decades of experience in the aircraft leasing, airline, and maintenance industries. During his career, Brian has held senior executive roles at leading global lessors, including CDB Aviation, and SMBC Aviation Capital. Prior to Genesis, Brian served as CDB Aviation’s Chief Technical Officer. Brian has a long track record of managing large and multilocation technical teams and has extensive relationships at senior levels with the world’s leading airlines and OEMs.

Brain holds an Honors MSc In Air Transport Management from the City University of London, an FAA A&P licence, EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence and Dip from the Institute of Directors.

Kristijan Kucic is a VP Technical at Genesis. Kristijan is responsible for mitigating technical risk across the fleet, managing the portfolio aircraft return and the delivery process with our customers. Kristijan has over 25 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, engineering, and the aircraft leasing industry.

Prior to joining Genesis in 2022, Kristijan worked at Accipiter and later in AMCK in a technical VP role.

Prior to joining Accipiter, Kristijan was in the Technical Manager and VP Technical roles at Nordic Aviation Capital and Standard Chartered Bank. Kristijan started his commercial aviation career at Shannon Aerospace, later Lufthansa Technic Shannon.

Kristijan holds an EASA B1, B2 and C Aircraft Engineers Licence.

Simon Delaney is the Vice President of Powerplant at Genesis and manages all of the powerplant activities across the Genesis fleet. Simon joined Genesis in 2023 and has over 15 years experience across airline, maintenance, and aircraft leasing industries.

Simon holds a B.A.I. in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity College Dublin and is a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland.

James Curtin is Vice President Technical at Genesis with responsibilities in transitions, transactions and asset management. James began his aviation career in base maintenance, joined an national airline where he held roles in line maintenance, hangar management, aircraft transitions, CAMO manager and Head of Fleet Development. James took up a VP Technical role in aircraft leasing in 2020 and joined Genesis in 2023.

James holds an MBA and Diploma in Continued Airworthiness & Maintenance Management from the University of Limerick, Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance from the Law Society of Ireland and an unrestricted EASA certified aircraft maintenance engineer.

Connor Griffin is a Technical Operations Manager within Genesis’s Technical and Operations Team. Connor joined Genesis in 2022.

Before joining Genesis, Connor worked as a Repairs Executive with Eirtrade Aviation overseeing all airframe repair orders and assisting in all airframe-related sales orders.

Connor has a BA Joint Major Honours degree in Marketing and Economics from Maynooth University.

Susan Cotter is the Senior Vice President Risk at Genesis. Susan leads the risk management function and is responsible for the development and evolution of Genesis risk management systems, including airline credit analysis. Susan joined Genesis in 2018.

Susan has worked in the aircraft leasing industry since 2012. Prior to joining Genesis, Susan held various roles at Apollo Aviation Group, now Carlyle Aviation Partners, where her most recent role there was Senior Risk Manager.

Susan holds a masters of science in finance from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a bachelor of science in finance from University College Cork.

Leanne Brolly is an AVP Risk at Genesis. Leanne is primarily responsible for analysing transactions for airline and jurisdiction risk, assessing aviation investment opportunities, and analysing the aviation market. Prior to joining Genesis in 2021, Leanne was a Relationship Manager in AIB Corporate Banking.

Leanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in accounting & finance and a Master of Science in finance specialising in capital markets from Dublin City University.

She is also a qualified financial advisor and an ACCA affiliate.

James Keenan is a Risk Analyst at Genesis. James joined Genesis in 2022 and is responsible for completing airline credit risk analyses.

James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Dublin City University and is currently completing a Master of Science from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Adam Smyth is the Chief Financial Officer at Genesis. He is responsible for finance, treasury, corporate accounting, taxation and financial planning of the business. Adam Smyth is a founding member of Genesis and has over 14 years’ experience in the finance industry.

While at Genesis, Adam has been responsible for the development of the long-term investment strategy of the business and building the tools required to accurately underwrite and value the business and specific transactions. Adam has also been responsible for the design and management of the investment governance across Genesis and accurately reporting on Genesis’ investments. Prior to joining Genesis Adam was an auditor at Ernst and Young.

Adam holds a degree in Economics and Financial Mathematics from University College Dublin and is a Chartered Accountant. Adam has completed Level 3 CFA exam and received a Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance from the Law Society of Ireland.

John Kelly is SVP Financial Planning at Genesis. John is responsible for financial forecasting, cash reporting, debt financing and company valuations.

Prior to joining Genesis, John worked as a Consultant with Deloitte Ireland and Miagen, building forecasting platforms for several aircraft lessors.

John is a chartered accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Northeastern University Boston and a Bachelor of Arts in international business from Dublin City University.

Ryan Varkevisser is Vice President of Financial Reporting at Genesis. Ryan joined Genesis in 2021 and is responsible for financial reporting and tax.

Prior to joining Genesis, Ryan was an Audit Director at EY. Ryan holds a master of science in accountancy from Brigham Young University.

Peter Edwards is Associate Vice President Treasury at Genesis. Peter manages the preparation and presentation of the treasury reporting requirements for the Genesis aircraft portfolios. Peter joined Genesis in 2015.

Prior to joining Genesis, Peter was an assistant manager at Ernst and Young.

Peter holds a master of accountancy from University College Dublin and is a qualified chartered accountant.

Tina Merrigan is a AVP Finance at Genesis. Tina is responsible for the finance operations within the business including managing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Tina has over 12 years Aircraft Leasing Experience. Prior to joining Genesis, Tina worked in DAE Capital (formerly AWAS) in the Financial Reporting team as Finance Manager.

Tina is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Limerick.

Isobel Haughey is a Senior Finance Manager at Genesis. Isobel joined Genesis in 2023 and is responsible for financial and management reporting.

Prior to joining Genesis, Isobel gained 6 years of experience in financial reporting and group consolidation at ORIX Aviation and trained as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG.

Isobel holds a degree in Science from Trinity College Dublin.

Irene He is a Finance Manager at Genesis. Irene joins Genesis in 2023 and is responsible for financial reporting and tax for ReGen (Genesis division in aircraft component trading).

Prior to joining Genesis, Irene was a Finance Business Partner in Decathlon.

Irene holds a Bachelor of Science in finance and banking from Minzu University of China and a Master of Science in food business strategy from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Edward Dwyer is a Treasury Manager at Genesis. Edward joined Genesis in 2023 and is responsible for systems projects, cash management and hedge monitoring. Edward Began his career in 2015 and has worked in risk, valuations and project management for financial institutions including GE Capital, State Street and Bank of America.

Edward holds a B.A. in Law & Accounting, an MSc in Computational Finance both from the University of Limerick and received a Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance from the Law Society of Ireland.

Vitalija Mikutaite is Financial Accountant at Genesis. Vitalija manages various functions of finance across the Genesis portfolio and assists in day-to-day management.

Prior joining Genesis, Vitalija provided audit and accounting services to several medium sized accounting firm’s clients across many sectors including Aviation, Structured Finance, Credit Union’s.

Vitalija is a chartered accountant and holds Bachelor’s (hons) Degree in Accounting and Finance from Dublin Business School.

Elaine Lewis is an Accounts Assistant at Genesis. Elaine manages the payable function of finance across the Genesis portfolio and assists in day to day management. Elaine joined Genesis in 2018.

Prior to joining Genesis, Elaine held various roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

Elaine holds a bachelor of business in accounting and finance from the Institute of Technology Tallaght. Elaine is currently working towards her ACCA professional qualification.

Colm Cooney is a graduate on our Financial Planning and Analysis team. Colm joined Genesis in 2022.

Colm holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from UCD Quinn School of Business. Colm previously spent a year as an intern on the EY Valuations and Modelling team.

Fred Leonard is a Data Scientist at Genesis.

Fred is part of the operations team and is responsible for data management and data mining practices as well as IT infrastructure. Prior to joining Genesis in 2022, Fred was working in Eirtech Aviation Services as a design engineer.

Fred holds an MSc in Financial Data Science from UCD Smurfit Graduate School of Business and a BSc in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Limerick.

Anna Reimers is the Chief Legal Officer at Genesis. Anna leads the legal and contracts management team for the full Genesis portfolio aircraft. Anna was Genesis’s legal counsel since 2014, before joining the company in 2017.

Prior to joining Genesis, Anna worked in practice with McGuireWoods. Anna has over 20 years’ experience in the legal aviation sector, focusing on acquisition, disposition, leasing and management of aircraft portfolios.

Anna holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina and received her JD. from the University of Denver College of Law.

Rebecca Russell-Carroll is the Senior Vice President Legal at Genesis. Rebecca is responsible for drafting, negotiating and project managing Genesis portfolio aircraft leasing, trading, restructuring, and financing transactions. Rebecca joined Genesis in 2021.

Prior to joining Genesis, Rebecca worked in practice with McCann FitzGerald. Rebecca has experience in the legal aviation sector focusing on aircraft trading, leasing, financing, and the management of aircraft portfolios.

Rebecca holds a LL.B. in law from Trinity College Dublin and a LLM (Public International Law) from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Rebecca is a qualified solicitor in Ireland.

Frank Melody is the Assistant Vice President Legal at Genesis. Frank's role includes drafting, negotiating and project managing Genesis portfolio aircraft leasing, trading, restructuring, and financing transactions. Frank joined Genesis in 2024. Prior to joining Genesis, Frank worked in practice with Matheson in their Aviation Finance and Transportation Group. Frank holds a BCL in law from University College Cork and an LLM (International Business Law) from the Trinity College Dublin. Frank is a qualified solicitor in Ireland.

Mary O’Brien is Senior Contracts Manager at Genesis. Mary manages each of the Genesis aircraft lease contracts and the lease management system. Mary joined Genesis in 2017.

Prior to joining Genesis, Mary held various legal and contract roles within the aircraft leasing industry with ILFC, AerCap and Lobo Leasing.

Mary holds a B.A. Business from the University of Limerick, Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 in NUI and completed a Diploma in Legal Studies and Practice in Griffith College Dublin.

Noel Mullins is a Contracts Manager at Genesis. Noel is responsible for areas such as letters of credit, insurance, aircraft lease contracts and the lease management system. Noel joined Genesis in 2021.

Prior to joining Genesis, Noel had previously been a Contracts Manager at ORIX Aviation and completed a co-op placement with GECAS.

Sarah’s role is Human Resources Consultant at Genesis. She leads the full HR function and is responsible for the recruitment and development of employees, the internal HR policies & processes, and Compensation & Benefits. Sarah joined Genesis in 2023.

Sarah has worked within HR for the past 15 years working as a HR Consultant and an employee with companies such as Aramark and CIT.

Sarah holds a BA in Human Resource Management (CIPD), a Diploma in Employment Law and is also a qualified mediator with the MII and holds an advanced diploma in Personal, Leadership and Executive coaching holding an ICF membership.

Méabh is the Executive Assistant to the CEO and also the Office Manager at Genesis. Méabh joined Genesis in 2022 and is responsible for supporting the CEO and running the admin function within Genesis.

Méabh has over 8 years’ experience working in the Aircraft Leasing Industry & prior to joining Genesis, worked in DAE Capital (formerly AWAS) with a number of CEO's and C-suite executives. Méabh holds an honours BSc degree in Science from University College Dublin.

David Curran is SVP Component Trading at Genesis and manages all of the power plant activities across the Genesis fleet. David joined Genesis in 2018 and has over 16 years’ experience across the airline, engine maintenance and aircraft leasing industries.

David holds a first class honours degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Limerick

Aron Goff is Senior Operations Manager at ReGEN. Aron is responsible for managing the airframe inventory for ReGEN. Aron’s roles include managing airframe part-outs and valuing, repairing & selling ReGEN’s inventory. Aron is also responsible for managing the Logistics & Quality requirements for ReGEN.

Aron joined ReGEN in December 2022. Aron has held various roles within airframe component trading since joining the industry in July 2010.

Emer O’Sullivan is Sales Manager at ReGEN, responsible for Component Sales. Emer has 20 years’ experience in Sales and Customer Support Roles having previously worked with DHL and TNT. Emer joins ReGEN after a decade with ITS, where she was Regional Sales Manager for EMEA.

Seán is a Component Trading Analyst at ReGEN and joined in 2024. Sean is responsible for market research, trend analysis and developing analytical tools to support airframe disassembly, component valuation and repair direction. They also contribute to building the ReGEN brand and supporting the Sales and Repair teams with data-driven insights.

Seán holds a Bachelor of Business Studies in Marketing from Maynooth University.