David Houlihan

President, DAE Capital

David Houlihan has been the President of DAE Capital since 2018, where he oversees the company’s customer-focused activities, including Sales, Trading, Technical, and Aircraft Investor Services. David joined DAE Capital in 2014 and served as Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Chief Commercial Officer before assuming his current role.

With over 24 years of experience in the aviation industry, David has played a key role in shaping DAE Capital’s strategic direction, leading the company through several successful initiatives and global market expansions.

David has held key roles in technical and sales throughout his career. He is a certified ISTAT aircraft appraiser and a GCAA-rated private pilot. Furthermore, he is on the Engineering Advisory Board at Emirates Aviation University.

David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Limerick, Ireland.