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David H. Treitel, SH&E President
Area of Specialization
As SH&E’s President, Mr. Treitel lends his expertise to all of the firm’s assignments.  His experience includes route, fleet and strategic planning; financial and investment advisory services, including fairness and value opinions of airlines and aviation assets; industry analysis; management consulting; and corporate strategy services.  Mr. Treitel has appeared as an expert witness before the U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Subcommittee, Department of Transportation, State and Federal Courts.  He is a frequent speaker on airline industry issues and has given confidential briefings to government officials.
Client Engagement
Hedge Fund (Pardus) Assist in evaluating US airline consolidation
Large U.S. Airline (Hawaiian Airlines) Successful restructuring and recapitalization, generating value improvements of nearly $400 million
Senior Bondholders (Atlas)

Successful restructuring of the securities producing a 25% improvement in valuation

Major Middle East Airline (Saudia)

Restructuring, privatization, planning and implementation

European Airline Consortium Specifications and Business Plan for improved passenger handling systems
Major European Airline

Alliance strategy

Latin American Airline Strategic Plan and Sale of Company
Large Financial Institution

Industry analysis regarding aircraft markets, operating lease industry and aircraft values

Major U.S. Carrier Strategic planning in cargo/passenger areas
Major European Airline Redesign of commercial business processes
Major U.S. Airline Route network evaluation and modification
 
Education
BA, Middlebury College, with honors
MBA, Columbia University

Languages
English, German (some)

Other
Board of Directors
Controlling Trustee
Controlling Trustee
Controlling Trustee
Controlling Trustee
Board of Directors (former)
Trustee
National Bridge Champion

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Midwest Express Holdings
Lease Investment Flight Trust
Aircraft Finance Trust
Castle 1
Castle 2
TransDigm Inc.
ISTAT Foundation
Publications
Work Harder Earn Less, Airline Business, September 1986, pp. 18-20,
with Dean Smith
Competition Heats Ups Over the Ocean, Airline Business, January 1986,
pp. 18-21, with Dean Smith
A Firmer Future, Airline Business, April 1995, with Clive Medland
Growing Into New Hubs, Airline Business, September 1988,
with Martin Godly
Networks All Change, Airline Business, July 1996, with Ed Smick
Aviation in the 21st Century, Private Roundtable Discussion with the Secretary
of Transportation and FAA Administrator, January 1999
Aviation in the 21st Century, Private Roundtable Discussion with the Secretary of Transportation and FAA Administrator, January 1999