AAR Appoints Michael Sharp As Finance Chief

(RTTNews) - AAR Corp. (AIR), a global aftermarket solutions company that serves commercial aviation and government customers, Tuesday said Michael Sharp has been appointed to serve as its Chief Financial Officer, effective October 5.

Sharp will replace John Fortson who is resigning and relocating to take a CFO position with a non-aviation company.

Sharp, 53, is a 19-year veteran of the company. He currently serves as its Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.

He also served as interim Chief Financial Officer of the company from October 2012 to July 2013. Prior to joining the company, Sharp worked in management positions with Kraft Foods and KPMG LLP.