Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 24, 2002
PAUL E. FULCHINO serves as Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Aviall, Inc., the world's largest
independent technology-based provider of new and re-sellable
component products and related services to the aviation and
marine aftermarket. Prior to Aviall, Mr. Fulchino served in the
role of President and Chief Operating Officer of B/E Aerospace, a
leading supplier of aircraft cabin interior products and
services. Prior to B/E Aerospace, Mr. Fulchino served for several
years in the capacities of both President and Vice Chairman of
Mercer Management Consulting, a large international management-
consulting firm. Earlier in his career, Mr. Fulchino also worked
at Raytheon Company as an Engineer in the manufacturing, testing,
and inspection of missile systems. Mr. Fulchino attended the
United States Military Academy, received an AB in mathematics
with distinction from Boston College, and earned his MBA from
Columbia University Graduate School of Business with a
concentration in finance and operations research. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with n historical sketch of Aviall and an overviewof the things you're doing at the present time?
Mr. Fulchino: Aviall is in its 70th year of existence. The company