Flightpath with Alok, Season 01 - Firoz Tarapore, CEO of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)

• 31 May 2023
• Alok Anand

In this, the 3rd episode of Flightpath with Alok, we hear from Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE).   DAE is a specialist, global aircraft leasing partner boasting an impressive three decades of experience in the global leasing market.  Firoz joined DAE whilst it was in its infancy and played a pivotal role in developing DAE, first as chief finance officer, then as a chief operating officer, before then taking the helm as CEO of what has become one of the world's largest aircraft leasing companies. His vision and strategic planning have helped DAE to become a key player in the aviation industry. Under his leadership, DAE has grown significantly and expanded its fleet size to approximately 500 aircraft.  Firoz holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Bombay.

Firoz talks to Alok about his early years, moving to the US from Bombay to further his finance studies, why he stayed for 22 years, and why he decided to make the move to Dubai.   Firoz speaks candidly about the successes and insights he has picked up along the way and gives some thought to what the next generation of young executives may benefit from as they consider their career paths and whether aviation may be what they are looking for.