Steve Varsano, an aviation industry leader, jet business founder, and internationally known corporate jet broker, was confirmed to serve on the board of directors of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on October 27th. Ta.
“Steve Varsano brings a wealth of industry relationships and business aviation expertise to his new leadership role at Embry-Riddle,” said Mori Hosseini, Chairman of the Embry-Riddle Board of Directors. Ta. “We are eager for him to contribute to our mission to become a world leader in aviation and aerospace higher education.”
Dr. P. Barry Butler, president of Embry-Riddle, praised Mr. Varsano's recognition, saying, “Steve has an exceptional track record as a trusted and experienced advisor to aviation industry leaders and industry committees. He will be an excellent trustee. We are pleased to welcome him to our management committee and look forward to future collaboration.”
Since 2012, Varsano has been CEO of The Jet Business, based in London. Targeting the large cabin and ultra-long range aircraft market, Jet Business is the world's first on-street corporate aircraft showroom with a full-size Airbus corporate jet ACJ319 interior mockup. Varsano and his company have been extensively covered by The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, and The Sunday Times, among others.
A former director of private jet charter company XOJET and spaceflight company Virgin Galactic, Mr. Varsano has more than 40 years of experience in corporate jet marketing and acquisitions.
Varsano is also the founder of Atlantis 2000 Group, a consulting firm founded in 1993 to explore merger and acquisition opportunities for companies in the real estate, aviation, and restaurant sectors.
He began his career in business aviation in 1978, overseeing the Statistics/Forecasting Committee and the Airport/Air Route Committee at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association in Washington, DC. Barsano held sales positions with US Aircraft Sales, a commercial aircraft company based in McLean, Virginia. and collaborated with the CMI Aircraft Fund. He has also held multiple positions including Chief Operating Officer at Netherlands-based Mountleigh International, Senior Vice President at investment firm Triarc Companies, and Director of Business Development at Yum!, an international restaurant conglomerate. I've been doing it. brand.
A native of New York City, Varsano earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical studies from Embry-Riddle University in 1977. He is a commercial instrument rating pilot for single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
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