Vice President of Sales & Marketing
MTU AENA

Les Cronin serves as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for MTU Aero Engines North America, where he oversees the MTU Sales Team and Marketing in the region. Before this role, Les was Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, managing MTU’s North American sales and customer support teams and building strong relationships with major airlines and leasing companies. His leadership helped MTU expand market share across engine types and strengthen customer connections. Les previously led MTU’s Engine Leasing division at the World Trade Center in Amsterdam, where, as Vice President of Global Engine Leasing, he managed a team of engine lease and technical managers. Under his guidance, the Engine Lease Portfolio saw triple-digit growth in two years, a testament to his business acumen and innovative approach to customized customer service. 

Before joining MTU, Les held senior sales and business development positions at Turbine Motor Works and Wood Group Gas Turbines. He earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in International Marketing and Business Management from the University of Glamorgan and Portobello College, along with a Higher Diploma in Business Management and a Certificate in International Marketing from The College of Marketing and Design, Dublin, Ireland.