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| Adam A. Cowburn, SH&E
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Area of Specialization
Mr. Cowburn works as a consultant to clients in commercial and business aviation, including charter operators and aircraft management companies, fuel and maintenance providers, and aviation training organizations. He has provided advice on strategic planning, new business development, mergers and acquisitions, business and asset valuations, financial modeling, and geographic expansion planning to clients in North America, the Middle East, and Europe. He has extensive experience with business plan development and market analysis, in addition to regulatory and operational assignments. |
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Engagement |
| Global Business Aviation Service Provider |
Acquisition due diligence, global expansion planning, analysis of strategic business alliances |
| Middle East Flight Training Academy |
Interim management for start-up organization, with responsibility for operations, marketing, and government relations |
| European Private Equity Firm |
Due diligence for acquisition of international provider of diversified business aviation support services |
| Middle East Private Equity Firm |
Business plan development for business aviation start-up |
| Private Equity Firm |
Due diligence for equity investment in Air Canada |
| U.S. Private Equity Firm |
Corporate aircraft marketing |
| Middle East Start-up Airline |
Business plan review and analysis |
| Mexican Regional Airline |
Strategic planning, fleet expansion, market analysis and valuation |
| Private Client |
Valuation of aviation-related equity interests |
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Background
Mr. Cowburn recently rejoined SH&E after leaving to pursue an MBA at Wharton and to work as an independent consultant. Prior to joining SH&E, Mr. Cowburn was a consultant with Phaneuf Associates, where he worked with the FAA, TSA and aviation trade organizations on regulatory and operational projects. Previously, Mr. Cowburn was an investment banking analyst at Merrill Lynch, where he developed financial models and researched industry trends. |
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Education
MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
AB, Economics, Dartmouth College |
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Languages
English |
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Credentials
FAA Commercial Pilot and Certificated Flight Instructor |
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