Global – CAE , a global leader in aviation and defence training solutions, has announced the appointment of Ryan McLeod as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 23, 2026. McLeod, a seasoned finance executive with deep experience in scaling multinational public companies, will oversee CAE’s global finance operations and support the company’s long-term strategic growth and transformation efforts.

• McLeod succeeds interim CFO Constantino Malatesta, who will continue supporting the leadership team during the transition.

• McLeod previously served as CFO at ATS Corporation, where he led financial operations, executed 18 strategic acquisitions, and oversaw revenue growth from $1.4 billion to $3.0 billion.

• His appointment signals CAE’s continued focus on financial discipline and operational excellence as the company drives its transformation across civil aviation and defence sectors.

• This leadership change follows the 2023 appointment of Matthew Bromberg as CAE’s President and CEO

Statements

• “I’m looking forward to partnering with Ryan, who brings strong financial leadership experience from guiding a high-growth, global public company through significant expansion and transformation,” said Matthew Bromberg, President and CEO of CAE. “His proven track record in driving operational excellence, executing strategic acquisitions, and engaging effectively with the investment community makes him ideally suited to lead CAE’s finance organization as we advance our strategic priorities. I also want to express my gratitude to Constantino for the extra responsibility he took on and for his support in getting me up to speed since I joined CAE. Constantino provided exceptional leadership, ensured continuity, and delivered strong financial stewardship that positioned CAE for success in a time of change.”

• “I am honoured to join CAE at this exciting time in the company’s evolution. CAE’s market leadership in civil aviation and defence and security, combined with strong growth fundamentals across its business segments creates tremendous and compelling opportunities. I look forward to working with the talented finance team and broader leadership group to drive operational excellence and support CAE’s continued success. I’m also excited to move to Montreal and immerse myself in the culture and all that the city and Quebec have to offer,” said Ryan McLeod.

Source: CAE
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