A global provider of supply chain and logistics solutions for the aerospace industry, Farsound Aviation is delighted to announce that it has appointed Gary Horobin to the newly created position of Vice President, Business Development Asia.

Based in Japan, Gary will be responsible for the further development of the company’s business both within the country and across the region. He has a long record of experience working for Rolls-Royce, most recently in Tokyo where he was a Programme Controller overseeing procurement and supply chain functions, including supply chain design and implementation. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from Staffordshire University.

Lee Kelsey, Farsound Aviation’s Sales Director commented: “Japan is a fast-growing market for us, particularly on the MRO side, and also a gateway to the wider Asia-Pacific region. Gary has the background we need to take full advantage of the opportunities and we’re very pleased to be welcoming him to the international Farsound team.”

Over the course of 2017, Farsound Aviation plans to attend a number of events and exhibitions across the region, including MRO Asia-Pacific which is being held in Singapore.

Supplying B & C class aerospace parts, Farsound Aviation offers a wide range of well-established logistics and supply chain management and distribution services that can be tailored to match each customer’s requirements exactly. The company can also boast significant forecasting expertise in the unpredictable MRO sector and has a track record of helping customers achieve a greater than 99.5% product availability from consigned inventory.