About GKR Search and Selection

Established in Dublin in 2001, GKR Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment and talent advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the global aircraft leasing and aviation finance industry.

For more than two decades, we have partnered with the world’s leading aircraft leasing platforms, aviation finance investors, and airlines to support critical hiring decisions across commercial, technical, financial, legal, and executive leadership functions. Our work spans retained executive search, targeted recruitment, contract and interim appointments, and industry benchmarking, delivered with a deep understanding of how talent underpins fleet growth, transaction execution, and long-term value creation.

GKR has a proven track record of advising boards, senior management teams, and shareholders on senior and specialist appointments, including C-suite and board-level roles. We are equally trusted to support ongoing hiring at scale, ensuring that organisations attract and retain experienced professionals in a competitive and globally mobile talent market.

Our reputation is built on sector focus, discretion, and long-term relationships. With a global network across Ireland, the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, GKR is recognised as a trusted talent partner to the aircraft leasing community worldwide.