Neil Bennett hired to lead CSI Leasing move into global aviation equipment

CSI Leasing (CSI) is to offer equipment lifecycle and leasing solutions for aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and has hired industry expert Neil Bennett to lead the initiative as GSE leasing global manager.

Steve Hamilton, vice-chairman and CEO of CSI Leasing, said: “We are excited to welcome Neil to the CSI team. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge and knows ground support equipment inside and out.

“Neil’s expertise, combined with CSI’s global footprint and customized financial solutions, will provide GSE companies with the tools they need for future growth.”

CSI will offer airlines, airports, air cargo, fixed-based operators, ground handlers and more with global financial solutions for a wide variety of industry-essential equipment.

Bennett said: “As an industry veteran, it doesn’t take long for me to see how CSI stands out. For years, customers have been asking me for a true global solution. Now, I can confidently say I have one with CSI. Our ability to lease GSE in more than 36 countries is revolutionary in this industry.”

In addition to global leasing capabilities, GSE customers will have the advantage of CSI’s online asset system, MyCSI, on a global basis as well.

Bennett added: “Offering our GSE customers a way to keep up with their leased assets all over the world from one portal will save them an enormous amount of time and headaches. The system is very impressive.”

Bennett brings 37 years of GSE experience to CSI, working in a variety of areas throughout the industry, including sales, leasing, finance and asset management.