Ontic has appointed Jean-Christophe (JC) Gallagher as its new chief executive officer, selecting the former Bombardier executive to lead the specialist aerospace parts and services provider through its next phase of growth. He succeeds Gareth Hall, who has served as CEO for more than a decade.
Gallagher joins Ontic after a 20-year career at Bombardier, where he most recently held the position of executive vice president of aircraft sales and defense. His background spans commercial and business aviation programs, customer experience, and defense-related activities, giving him extensive experience across key market segments Ontic serves.
Ontic supplies civil and military aircraft operators and OEMs with licensed and legacy parts, repairs, and related services. The company has expanded in recent years through portfolio acquisitions and long-term licensing deals covering mature product lines. According to Ontic, the leadership change is intended to support continued international expansion and deeper engagement with both defense and commercial aviation customers.
Hall will work with Gallagher during a transition period as the company manages a sustained increase in demand for support of in-service fleets. Ontic’s management shift comes amid strong aftermarket activity and ongoing efforts by operators and OEMs to secure reliable, long-term component support.