Press Release
Omni Helicopters International Welcomes Paulo Couto as Chief Transformation Officer
Lisbon, November 13th 2023 – Omni Helicopters International (OHI), Latin America’s largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paulo Couto as the company’s Chief Transformation Officer. In this role, Paulo will be responsible for driving transformational programs and innovation efforts to enable OHI’s accelerated growth objective of becoming the leading global air mobility and delivery provider.
“We are thrilled to welcome Paulo Couto to the OHI Group,” said Jeremy Akel, OHI´s Group CEO. “His extensive experience will be invaluable to help us re-engineer processes, modernize systems, and scale up to improve responsiveness and introduce new services that make our customers successful. We are confident his leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company.”
With over 25 years of experience in business transformation and strategic leadership in a broad range of industries, Paulo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role at OHI. He has a proven track record of developing and executing transformative strategies that enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth. Paulo holds an MBA from Harvard Business School (USA) and a BSc in Production Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
“I am honored to join Omni Helicopters International, a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the aviation sector,” said Paulo Couto. “I am excited about the opportunity to work with the talented team at OHI and contribute to the company’s continued success by driving meaningful transformation and fostering a culture of continuous innovation in the different geographies in which we operate.”
About Omni Helicopters International:
Omni Helicopters International (OHI), founded in Portugal in the 90s, stands at the forefront of Latin America’s air mobility and delivery solutions sector. As the region’s largest provider of these services, OHI caters to diverse customer groups across multiple segments, ensuring seamless and efficient solutions.
Through its subsidiaries Omni Taxi Aéreo in Brazil, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc., and Omni Helicopters International Mozambique, OHI offers unmatched capability and capacity to serve offshore customers in the fastest growing offshore energy markets. The company’s extensive portfolio includes Crew Change, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Firefighting, Search and Rescue operations, as well as highly specialized Cargo and Utility services in remote and challenging locations.
In line with its commitment to innovation, OHI has recently introduced two groundbreaking ventures: OHI Unmanned, a specialist division focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) services, and Revo, a premium advanced air mobility (AAM) solution provider.