ABL Corporation Appoints Gavin Fernandes as Group Financial Controller

Dublin, Ireland – 08 September 2025

ABL Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Fernandes as Financial Controller, overseeing the financial operations across all entities of the Group, including ABL Aviation, ABL Botanicals, ABL Hospitality, ABL Maritime, and ABL Real Estate. Based in Dublin, Gavin brings over a decade of financial expertise and a proven track record in global aviation and retail finance.

With more than 12 years of experience in strategic and operational finance, Gavin’s background includes leadership across finance transformation, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, treasury, and compliance. His arrival marks a significant step in strengthening ABL Corporation’s global financial governance and support for long-term value creation.

Prior to joining ABL Corporation, Gavin held senior positions in Audit & Risk Advisory, including three years as Audit Manager at Avolon, where he led internal audit and SOX compliance initiatives within a high-growth aviation environment. He later served as Head of Finance and Business Audit at Primark, a FTSE 100 company, where he implemented robust governance frameworks and led risk management across international operations.

In his role at ABL Corporation, Gavin is responsible for finance and accounting across the Group’s international footprint, including the management of special-purpose vehicles. He ensures strict adherence to financial policies and oversees reporting, treasury, budgeting, and compliance functions, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to operational excellence, transparency, and investor confidence.

“I am thrilled to be joining ABL Corporation at such an exciting point in its growth,” said Gavin Fernandes. “The Group’s international reach and multi-sector investment strategy present a dynamic and challenging financial environment. I look forward to working with our teams across all entities to build robust financial frameworks that support efficiency, agility, and long-term performance.”

“Gavin brings a unique combination of deep financial expertise and industry insight,” said Ali Ben Lmadani, Founder and CEO of ABL Corporation. “As our Group continues to grow and diversify, Gavin’s leadership will be essential in shaping a cohesive, future-ready financial platform that supports all of our businesses worldwide.”

Gavin’s appointment reinforces ABL Corporation’s dedication to strong internal governance and to building a high-performing leadership team that supports its global ambitions across aviation, agriculture, hospitality, real estate, and maritime investments.

About ABL Corporation

ABL Corporation is a privately held investment group with a global presence, operating from offices in New York, Dublin, Casablanca, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. With over $7.1 billion in assets under management, the Group invests across key international markets through a diverse portfolio of businesses, including ABL Aviation, ABL Maritime, ABL Botanicals, ABL Hospitality, ABL Real Estate, among others. Led by founder and CEO Ali Ben Lmadani, ABL Corporation is committed to long-term value creation, responsible growth, and professional excellence.