Rudy began his career at GE Aviation in 2003 through the Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP) and has held positions of increasing responsibility during the last 17 years. In 2005, he became a Sales Support Director, supporting engines and services campaigns. Rudy moved to Mexico City in 2007 as the Sales Director covering accounts in Mexico, Central America and ILFC. In 2009, he relocated to Brazil as the Embraer Customer Account Manager, leading the relationship with the airframer. Rudy then moved to the role of Sales Regional General Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean region where he successfully drove incremental orders and margin. In 2015, he moved to Dallas to lead the GEAM used material business, growing both revenue and margin significantly. Rudy leads the CFM Materials business, which is a joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran. With one of the largest inventories of CFM56 used serviceable parts, CFM Materials supports both operators and owners in maintaining competitive operating costs throughout the lifecycle of the engines. In support of its customers, CFM Materials is very active in both the buying and selling engines, modules, and parts. Prior to this role, Rudy has held several leadership positions within GE Aviation. These include GM – Time & Material Channel, GM – GE Aviation Materials, and Regional GM for Latin America & Caribbean. Rudy joined GE Aviation in 2003 through GE’s Experienced Commercial Leadership Program. Rudy has a master’s degree in international management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BBA in finance from The University of Notre Dame.