Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 24, 2002

Paul Fulchino – Aviall Inc (avl)

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 overview

of the things you're doing at the present time?

Mr. Fulchino: Aviall is in its 70th year of existence. The company