Private equity firm AE Industrial Partners (AEI) has appointed Oscar Torres as an Operating Partner. Torres most recently served as President and CEO of Kellstrom Aerospace, a former AEI portfolio company sold to VSE Corporation in December 2024.
With over two decades of experience at Kellstrom, including three years as CEO, Torres was pivotal in three strategic acquisitions that established the company as a leader in supply chain solutions for the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket. He developed a comprehensive inventory of aircraft parts and built a reputation for service excellence.
Torres earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida International University and an MBA from the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School.
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“During his more than two decade career at Kellstrom, Oscar was an outstanding leader, consistently driving initiatives that enhanced the company’s operational excellence and contributed to its sustained growth. At AE Industrial, he will be an invaluable resource, leveraging his firsthand experience and network of relationships to provide strategic insight to our portfolio companies, helping them seize new business opportunities while supporting their value creation initiatives.”
David Rowe, Co-CEO and Managing Partner at AE Industrial
“Having worked closely with the team at AE Industrial, it is a great privilege to join the firm as an Operating Partner and put my experience to work for other growing businesses. I look forward to collaborating with the team and the leadership at our portfolio companies to capitalize on the strong tailwinds across the aerospace and defense industries.”
Oscar Torres
