CHC Group announced on Dec. 11 the appointment of Scott Thanisch as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Thanisch has served as CHC’s interim CFO since October with responsibility for the company’s global finance organization.
“We are delighted to have Scott take on the CFO role at such an important point in CHC’s transformation,” said Karl Fessenden, president and chief executive officer of CHC Helicopter. “I am confident his breadth of expertise in finance, treasury and strategy will serve us well as we continue our focus on delivering profitable growth. I want to congratulate Scott on behalf of the CHC Board of Managers and our management team.”
“I am honored to have this opportunity,” said Thanisch. “I look forward to continuing working closely with the talented team at CHC and contributing to our future success.”
Thanisch joined CHC in April 2016 as vice president and treasurer, leading CHC’s financial planning and analysis and treasury functions throughout the company’s financial restructuring.
Thanisch has more than 20 years of progressive leadership positions in finance, treasury and corporate development with companies including PLH Group, Dell and Sabre. He holds a master of business administration from Southern Methodist University and a bachelor of business administration in accounting from the University of Texas.
