Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner
Visionary & Executor
Profile
Keri Wright is the consummate CEO with extensive domestic and international aircraft trading, leasing, aviation finance, technical, and deal-making experience. As a seasoned airline industry veteran focused on asset management, leasing, sales, distribution, capital generation and revenue growth. Keri is a decisive leader with the persistence, dedication and track record of delivering exceptional results and seamless customer service in a demanding global marketplace and through a variety of economic conditions. Her name is globally recognized as member of the elite who's who of the worldwide airline industry.
Primarily as Chairperson and CEO, Keri successfully provided vision and strategy for Universal Asset Management (UAM) and all company subsidiaries for over a decade. Serving as liaison with investors and partners of large portfolio aircraft assets in the UAM fleet, she was responsible for management and oversight of UAM’s finances, investment strategy and financial growth, including the allocation of resources.
Skilled in troubleshooting operational challenges, when necessary, and providing strategic plans for efficiencies and growth, Keri has the ability to transform companies through the most trying of times. UAM enjoyed year-over-year record-breaking growth and profitability during her tenure & ownership.
Global Experience
Orchestrated the first ever disassembly of a Boeing 777 worldwide
Expanded UAM's global presence beyond North America with offices in Europe & Asia
Patented inventor of process for world's first ever recycling of carbon fiber from formerly operational aircraft
Visionary behind development of proprietary technology and software innovations
Distinction
Board of Director
Elevation Edge
Aviation Week & Space Technology Magazine
Top 40 Under 40 | 2014
Memphis Business Journal
Super Women in Business Award | 2014
Top 40 Under 40 | 2014
Inside Memphis Business Magazine
CEO of the Year | 2015
Education
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science, International Aviation Operations
Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science, Professional Flight Technology
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's Advisory Council for School of Technology