Fred Cromer

Fred Cromer currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Spirit Airlines since July 2024. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Xwing as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer from October 2021 to May 2024, where the company focuses on developing technologies for pilotless flight. Cromer was also President of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft from 2015 to July 2020, overseeing a major aircraft manufacturer. Earlier roles include President at International Lease Finance Corporation from 2008 to 2015, where Cromer led corporate finance and operations, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ExpressJet Airlines from 1998 to 2008, managing the airline's transition to an independent public company. Cromer's career in aviation finance began with various executive positions at Continental Airlines and Northwest Airlines from 1993 to 1998. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University.