BDO appoints Stan Barnes as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory

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2026
BDO appoints Stan Barnes as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory

BDO appoints Stan Barnes as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory

Dublin, 16 March 2026 – BDO Ireland has announced the appointment of Stan Barnes as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory. A pivotal appointment in strengthening the firm’s aviation finance and leasing expertise at a time of continued growth and transformation in the sector.

Stan brings more than 18 years of senior leadership experience across aviation finance, leasing and aviation technology. He has held executive roles advising global aviation stakeholders on large-scale transformation, transaction and growth initiatives across the sector.

Before joining BDO, Stan served as Chief Executive Officer of AerPrice, where he led the development of advanced aircraft pricing, valuation, and analytics software designed to support data-driven decision-making in aviation markets. Prior to this, he spent eight years at Aergo Capital as Chief Financial Officer and Head of HR, helping drive the company’s expansion to a $6bn portfolio of more than 250 aircraft and playing a key role in its inaugural ABS transaction, METAL 2017-1.

Earlier in his career, Stan held senior finance roles at Standard Chartered Aviation Finance following its acquisition of Pembroke Capital, ultimately serving as CFO and supporting the growth of a global portfolio of more than 120 aircraft.

Stan has significant expertise across the aviation finance and leasing sector, including portfolio valuation, pricing, structured finance and transaction support. He also brings extensive experience in acquisitions, ABS structures, capital strategy and integration programmes. Additionally, he has led finance transformation initiatives and implemented technology-enabled solutions to enhance reporting, analytics and asset management.

L to R: Stewart Dune, Partner; Brian McEnery, Managing Partner; Stan Barnes, Partner.

We are delighted to welcome Stan to BDO Ireland as Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory. Ireland remains the global centre of aviation leasing and finance, and the sector continues to evolve rapidly as capital markets, technology and fleet strategies develop. Stan brings a rare combination of commercial, financial and technology experience within aviation, so his appointment enhances our ability to support aviation businesses as they pursue growth, manage portfolio strategy and respond to changing market dynamics.

Brian McEneryManaging Partner, BDO Ireland

I’m very pleased to be joining BDO Ireland at a time of significant change and opportunity across the aviation sector. The aviation sector is entering a new phase where data, capital strategy and operational efficiency will play an even greater role in shaping competitive advantage. BDO has built a strong advisory platform across transactions, finance and transformation, and I’m looking forward to working with clients across the aviation ecosystem to help them navigate complex decisions and unlock new opportunities

Stan BarnesAviation Partner, BDO Ireland

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