19 October, Irvine, California. – Burrana, a market leader in the inflight entertainment (IFE) and cabin
technology industry, today announced the appointment of Graham Macdonald as Chief Executive
Officer, effective immediately. Graham brings 30 years of aerospace experience with 15 years in the IFE
industry — including Rockwell Collins from which the commercial IFE business was acquired in early 2019
to form Burrana. Mr. Macdonald’s extensive experience managing multi-site, multi-national operations
and background integrating acquisitions provide a strong foundation for leading Burrana through the
industry recovery and eventual return to normalcy.
For the past 18 months, Neal Nordstrom, Operating Partner for JW Hill Capital, led the business through
the challenges created by the global pandemic. He will now transition back to his board role where he
will continue to support Mr. Macdonald. Mr. Macdonald came on board as acting Chief of Staff two
months ago to begin his onboarding process. A seamless transition of responsibilities will take place
over the next few weeks.
Mr. Macdonald said, “I am excited to have been chosen by the board for this role and look forward to
embracing the challenges ahead. I am inheriting from Neal a strong team and competitive product
range. Our immediate focus is of course continuing to navigate COVID-19’s impact on the industry and
coming out of these challenging times strong and ready to compete.”
About Burrana
With a legacy of more than 50 years of experience, Burrana represents the pedigree of innovative
engineering solutions from digEcor and the rich heritage and trust of Collins Aerospace, delivered
through end-to-end cabin technology in one unique and iconic brand. As a market leader in Inflight
Entertainment, Burrana offers a platform of solutions including Wireless, Overhead and Seatback IFE,
In-Seat Power, Passenger Service Solutions, Narrowbody Tech Upgrades and more.
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