StandardAero announced on September 22, 2025, the appointment of Gregory Krekeler as President of its Component Repair Services (CRS) business. Mr. Krekeler succeeds Kimberly Ashmun, who will remain with the company through the end of the year to support the leadership transition. He will be based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and report to Chief Operating Officer Kim Ernzen.
Mr. Krekeler brings over 20 years of aerospace and defense experience to his new role, including three years with StandardAero, where he most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of the Maryville, TN facility. His background also includes nearly two decades in global engineering, supply chain, and procurement leadership roles with Boeing.
This leadership change is intended to drive the strategy to accelerate the growth of the high-margin CRS segment. Mr. Krekeler's operational excellence, customer focus, and deep industry experience are expected to be instrumental in guiding the business unit's future development.
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