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AFRA is conducting its annual Board of Directors election to fill three (3) open positions on the Board for the 2025 term, in accordance with the AFRA Bylaws.

Each AFRA member company in good standing may submit one ballot and may vote for up to three (3) different individuals. Please note that multiple votes for the same individual will not be counted.

🗳️ Online Voting Period: April 28 – May 23, 2025
🔒 One ballot per member company

Voting Form: 2025 AFRA Board of Directors Ballot

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Nominees Eligible for Election

• Barry Barnes, ComAv Technical Services, LLC
• Pedro Lama, Aviation International Recycling
• Liset Geijselaers, AELS
• James Bennett. AerFin

Nominee Bios

Barry Barnes
QA Manager, ComAV Technical Services – United States
AFRA Board Member (2022–Present)

Barry Barnes brings over two decades of hands-on experience in aviation maintenance and regulatory compliance to his role as QA Manager at ComAV Technical Services. Since joining ComAV in 2001, he has held a variety of roles including Jet Engine Crew Lead, Inspector, Airworthiness Release Inspector, and has served as Chief Inspector when called upon.

Barry currently serves on the AFRA Board of Directors, a position he has held since 2022, where he contributes his expertise in support of responsible aircraft disassembly and recycling initiatives across the industry.

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Pedro Lama is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Aviation International Recycling, S.L., headquartered in Zaragoza, Spain. He has over two decades of experience in aviation recycling and end-of-life aircraft management, holding leadership roles throughout his career.

Pedro served as Managing Director at MAC Aviation from 1999 to 2002, and from 2002 to 2015 he was responsible for the aviation business within the Industrias López Soriano Group, a major Spanish conglomerate specializing in recycling across multiple sectors. In 2015, he co-founded Aviation International Recycling, where he continues to lead the company’s growth and commitment to sustainability in aviation.

Pedro currently serves on the AFRA Board of Directors, a position he has held since 2022, where he actively supports initiatives to improve recycling processes, establish industry standards, and advance sustainable practices across the aviation sector.

With the increasing importance of recycling in aviation, Pedro is passionate about maximizing material recovery and contributing to the development of regulatory frameworks—particularly across Europe, where uniform legislation is still emerging.

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My name is Liset Geijselaers and I am the Chief Operating Officer at AELS. I hold a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology, specializing in Air Transport and Logistics. I began my career in the high-tech industry, where I worked on the refurbishment of legacy machinery—an experience that laid the groundwork for my focus on sustainability and reuse.

Since joining AELS in September last year, I’ve been closely involved with aircraft disassembly operations and actively applying the AFRA Best Management Practices in our daily processes. My role centers on increasing the reusability of aircraft components and the recycling rate of aircraft, while minimizing waste generation.

By joining the AFRA Board of Directors, I aim to contribute to the association’s global growth and continued relevance in our evolving industry. My hands-on experience with the BMP gives me practical insights into how the standards work in the field and where they could evolve to meet future challenges. I believe this perspective can help ensure AFRA’s standards remain both ambitious and actionable.

I am passionate about building a more sustainable aviation industry and see AFRA as a key player in leading that change. 

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James Bennett
Chief Commercial Officer, AerFin – United Kingdom

James has been in the Aviation Industry for 25 years in various Sales, Marketing & Commercial roles including Business Development roles in HEICO Aerospace and 8 years in leadership roles in Asia with Chromalloy Thailand. In his current position as Chief Commercial Officer at AerFin, James is responsible for all aspects of Sales, Business Development and Marketing for a $300M P&L. James is also an Ambassador and Board Member with Aerospace Wales and actively involved in promoting Wales’ MRO capabilities.   

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