PwC adds to its aviation finance expertise with key appointment

Stephanie Loughnane join PwC, leaving her role as a senior leader at Avolon

PwC Ireland aviation finance advisory team: Joe Conboy, Deirdre Clifford, Stephanie Loughnane, Colum Carr and Brian Leonard.

Stephanie Loughnane has been appointed leader of the PwC Ireland’s aviation finance advisory services team.

Stephanie has deep expertise in aircraft leasing with 16 years' experience across M&A, technology and operations. Prior to joining PwC, Stephanie was a senior leader at Avolon, where she ran a 40-person team covering customer operations, project delivery and technology. Stephanie is a chartered accountant, tax advisor and project manager, and holds a Master of Accounting from University of Galway.

Stephanie said: “I’m delighted to take on this role and to lead PwC Ireland’s aviation finance advisory services team. The aviation sector continues to evolve rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses.

“I look forward to working with our talented team and supporting clients as they navigate through industry transformation and consolidation, complex transactions, a changing risk landscape and the potential of data and AI.” 

Brian Leonard, PwC Ireland partner and leader for aviation finance, added: “We are delighted that Stephanie will lead our aviation finance advisory services team. She will strengthen the expertise and industry knowledge in our team and will be instrumental in continuing to expand our aviation finance practice, helping our clients grow and transform their businesses in an uncertain world.”