Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
INSEAD
Version: 08.2018
Length: 27 pages
Data source: Published sources
Abstract
The case describes the meteoric rise of Avolon in the aircraft leasing industry - from a private-equity-backed start-up to IPO and M&A activity, resulting in a top three industry position only seven years after its foundation. It is the first to offer an overview of the history of the aircraft leasing industry, from its largely Irish roots to a global phenomenon that has secured major Asian investment. It follows the career highs and lows of a daring entrepreneur who overcomes multiple obstacles to ultimately build a global player from scratch. Throughout the different phases of Avalon's strategic growth, it highlights the power of embedding corporate values that fuel the company culture and its competitiveness.
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Abstract
The case describes the meteoric rise of Avolon in the aircraft leasing industry - from a private-equity-backed start-up to IPO and M&A activity, resulting in a top three industry position only seven years after its foundation. It is the first to offer an overview of the history of the aircraft leasing industry, from its largely Irish roots to a global phenomenon that has secured major Asian investment. It follows the career highs and lows of a daring entrepreneur who overcomes multiple obstacles to ultimately build a global player from scratch. Throughout the different phases of Avalon's strategic growth, it highlights the power of embedding corporate values that fuel the company culture and its competitiveness.