Unical Aviation Inc., a provider of aircraft parts and components – including component leasing – to the global commercial aerospace market, announced it has appointed Sharon Green as Chief Executive Officer, effective Dec. 1.

Green will replace Platinum Equity Managing Director Dori Konig, who is serving as Unical's interim CEO. Platinum Equity acquired Unical in August.

"This appointment is another important step in commitment to invest in Unical's success and further strengthen its position in the global aerospace aftermarket," said Konig. "Sharon is a proven leader who knows the industry and its customers, and has an exceptional track record for generating results. Her unique combination of management skill and sector expertise make her the ideal fit for Unical's next chapter of growth."

Most recently, Green served as CEO for GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) Materials business, a distributor of airframe and engine components. Green joined GE in 2007 and went on to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at GECAS. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer for The Memphis Group.

"I'm thrilled to join Unical at such an exciting time for the company and the industry," said Green. "Unical has a well-deserved reputation as a trusted partner to aviation customers around the world. As air passenger traffic continues to rebound and the air cargo market continues to grow, Unical has an extraordinary opportunity to build on its success and reach even greater heights."

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in City of Industry, CA, Unical Aviation Inc. has more than 350 employees and supplies aircraft parts and components to over 2,100 aviation customers around the globe through a network of dedicated facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia.

The company sources, re-certifies and resells aircraft parts to commercial airlines, cargo operators, aircraft, lessors and aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) businesses. Unical is vertically integrated with its repair stations, providing a competitive advantage with quick to market service.

Green earned a Bachelor of Accountancy from University of Mississippi and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Christian Brothers University.