Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, an independent global designer and manufacturer of high-performance aircraft tyres, announced today the appointment of Lee Timbrell as Chief Commercial Officer.
In his new role, Mr Timbrell will lead the company’s global commercial efforts, including strategy, sales, business development and customer engagement. Dunlop is a portfolio company of Liberty Hall Capital Partners (“Liberty Hall”).
Mr Timbrell joins Dunlop from Safran Actuation Systems, formerly Collins Aerospace Actuation, where he served as Senior Director, Aftermarket Services, and was responsible for aftermarket sales and profitability across nine global maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) sites.
He worked with a team of approximately 300 professionals, held P&L accountability for MRO operations, and played a key role in the aftermarket transition during Safran’s acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation business in 2025.
Prior to joining Safran, Mr Timbrell held senior commercial leadership roles at Collins Aerospace, Cathay Pacific Airways and Turner Aviation.
Mr Timbrell holds an MBA in Management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Management from the University of Northampton, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering from Loughborough University.
Susan McKenna, Dunlop’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Lee to the Dunlop team.
“He joins us at a pivotal moment in our more than 100-year operating history, following strong financial performance in 2025 and the recent completion of our US$93 million senior secured bond offering, which strengthens our balance sheet and provides added flexibility to support our future growth strategy.
“Lee brings extensive global aftermarket and customer leadership experience, with a proven record of driving growth and strengthening long-term partnerships.
“Having previously worked with Lee at Collins Aerospace, I am confident that his commercial expertise and deep industry knowledge will help accelerate Dunlop’s next phase of growth.”
Mr Timbrell added, “I am thrilled to join Dunlop to elevate further the strong brand equity the company has established in the aviation industry over more than a century.
“I look forward to working with the team to advance the company’s commercial strategy and deliver long-term value for our global customers and stakeholders.”
