Ms. Fontes brings a unique blend of marketing expertise and business network to the MISTRAL Engines management team as the company grows into international markets
Geneva, Switzerland (March 30th, 2010) – MISTRAL Engines, SA., developers of the revolutionary new rotary engines announced today that Ms. Ana Fontes has joined their
executive team as corporate marketing and Americas sales director.
"I am delighted to welcome Ana to our executive team. It’s a perfect fit, both in terms of personality and timing for Mistral Engines," Philippe Durr, Mistral Engines CEO said. "Our team will benefit from Ana’s strong business expertise to help launch our large scale commercialization phase. Likewise, Ana’s unique network within the general aviation community both in North and South America will contribute to develop the brand awareness and business opportunities. Ana’s engaging personality is as well a key asset to our company, while strengthening the international culture and positioning of Mistral Engines."
"This is an incredible opportunity for me both professionally and personally," Ms. Fontes said. "I’m really looking forward to helping develop and lead the introduction of Mistral Engines into both North and South American markets. This is the beginning of a whole new era in engine technology for General Aviation, combining value, efficiency and capability."
Ana has six years experience working on general aviation focused on engine technology. She has a significant cross cultural business experience since she has done business with companies in US, Europe and Latin America. Ms. Fontes worked for Superior Air Parts in Texas as Director of Marketing and Strategic Business Development. In that position she was responsible for all aspects of Superior’s global marketing, communication and business development in the Latin America market. She was instrumental in the development and growth of Superior’s Latin America engine sales and OEM development. Ms. Fontes is originally from Brazil. She moved to the US in 1999 and became American citizen in 2010. Ana holds a BA in Business Administration from the FCETM in Uberaba, Brazil.