BGC Insurance Group (BGCI), part of global brokerage and financial technology company BGC Partners, has announced the appointment of Kostya Zolotusky as managing partner of the recently launched aviation industry financial solutions division.

Zolotusky will be based in Seattle and will report to Bruce Fine, president of the aviation industry financial solutions division.

Zolotusky brings 34 years of aviation experience to the role, having worked at the Boeing Company since 1985, first as an avionics engineer before going on to hold a number of leadership roles in commercial aircraft engineering, sales, and financing.

“At the heart of our venture is our commitment to offering customers the broadest and most efficient set of tailored solutions,” Fine said. “Kostya brings the vital skillset and experience needed to ensure our continued growth in the sector. His time at Boeing equipped him with extensive knowledge of aircraft finance markets, having developed and led new aircraft finance solutions and businesses. Our team is continuing to expand and Kostya’s appointment is indicative of the leading market talent we are attracting. I am therefore delighted to welcome Kostya and look forward to working with him closely as we grow our new offering.”