Simon Pounder
About Simon Pounder
Simon Pounder is a Director at Marathon Asset Management in Los Angeles, California, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in technical asset management and aircraft operations, having held various roles in prominent aviation companies.
Work at Marathon Asset Management
Simon Pounder has served as Director at Marathon Asset Management since 2022, based in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he provides technical inputs and reviews for aircraft acquisitions, sales, pricing, and maintenance fly forwards. He supervises and directs third-party servicers in the management of Marathon's fleet of aircraft and engines. Additionally, he acts as the focal point for all lease negotiations and amendments, collaborating with third-party servicers and external legal counsel. His responsibilities also include managing aircraft transitions, which involves the origination, negotiation, and execution of MRO and vendor contracts.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Prior to his current position, Simon Pounder accumulated extensive experience in the aviation sector. He worked at Rolls-Royce as a Technical Support & Operations Repair Engineer from 2004 to 2006 and later as Lease Engine Program Manager from 2006 to 2009. He also held the position of Director - Engine Programs, Asset Management at Pacific Aviation Group from 2011 to 2013. At AerCap, he served as Director - Technical, Engine Management from 2016 to 2018 and then as Vice President - Technical, Engine Management from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he worked at Air Lease Corporation as Manager - Technical Asset Management from 2013 to 2015 and at Airfoil Technologies International as Lean Manufacturing Program Manager / Repair and Overhaul Engineer from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Simon Pounder holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire, which he completed from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, studying from 2009 to 2011. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects of the aviation industry.
Career Development
Throughout his career, Simon Pounder has progressed through various roles in the aviation industry, demonstrating a commitment to technical excellence and management. His early experience included a role as Program Support Engineer at TES Aviation Group in 2002. He transitioned to Airfoil Technologies International, where he worked as a Lean Manufacturing Program Manager / Repair and Overhaul Engineer. His career trajectory reflects a focus on technical asset management and operational efficiency, culminating in his current leadership role at Marathon Asset Management.