
Image: Left to Right, Patricia Piechuch – Rocco Cellluci – Annika Eerola
Chapman Freeborn, a global leader in air charter services, continues its strategic expansion by appointing three seasoned professionals to its European management team. Rocco Cellucci, Annika Eerola, and Patricia Piecuch (see image) will spearhead sales operations in Italy, Finland, and Poland respectively, amplifying the company’s local expertise and customer engagement efforts.
With over 70 years of combined experience in the aviation industry, Cellucci, Eerola, and Piecuch bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to their roles. Their appointments underscore Chapman Freeborn’s commitment to enhancing its passenger, commercial, and private jet service offerings across Europe.
James Edwards, Vice President Passenger, Europe at Chapman Freeborn, emphasized the significance of the company’s investment in local talent: “The flexibility Chapman Freeborn offers customers is based on a combination of tried and trusted operational procedures and strategic investment in local knowledge and experience.”
Cellucci boasts an impressive 34-year career in the Italian aviation sector, having held key positions at Alitalia and Eurofly. Eerola, a former private jet pilot, offers over two decades of expertise in the Finnish aviation market. Piecuch, with 12 years of experience in the Polish aviation industry, rounds out the trio of appointments with her extensive background.
The expansion of Chapman Freeborn’s European management team aligns with its broader global strategy of bolstering local expertise. Recent appointments, such as Mark Thibault as President, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Alain Champonnois as President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA), further reinforce the company’s commitment to providing tailored solutions worldwide.