Delhi, 21st October 2025:
Chapman Freeborn has announced the appointment of Saska Gerasimova as the new Group CEO. Saska Gerasimova begins in this role on October 20, taking over responsibilities from Eric Erbacher, who moves to a new role as Chair of the Chapman Freeborn Holdings Board of Directors.
This leadership transition marks a transformative milestone for Chapman Freeborn. It reflects the company’s commitment to bold renewal, strategic clarity, and global impact. By appointing a new CEO, Chapman Freeborn embraces fresh perspectives, empowersits teams, and reinforcesits long-term vision – ensuring the organisation remains agile, customer-focused, and ready for the future of aviation.
Saska Gerasimova boasts a broad range of experience that spans aviation leasing, air freight, logistics, and fleet management. She joins Chapman Freeborn from a position as Senior Supply Chain Manager with Amazon Air Europe, having also worked as Fleet Director and Leasing Manager at Smartwings Group.
Saska Gerasimova will be supported in her new role by an engaged and experienced Executive Committee. Group COO Bernardo Nunes, who takes over legal directorships within Chapman Freeborn’s subsidiaries, will play a prominent role in ensuring a smooth transition. Regarding the Board of Directors, Russi Batliwala will remain on the board and provide essential guidance and continuity.
