AIR Appoints Gaurav Jain as Vice President for Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
AIR Limited has announced the appointment of Gaurav Jain as Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, effective April 1, 2026.
Based in Dubai, AIR said the appointment will strengthen its engagement with global capital markets and support the company’s strategic positioning ahead of a planned public listing in the United States.
Jain will report directly to Stuart Brazier.
Strengthening Investor Engagement
In his new role, Jain will lead AIR’s global investor relations strategy, focusing on strengthening relationships with shareholders, analysts and the broader investment community.
He will also oversee key aspects of the company’s corporate strategy, including:
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Competitive and market analysis
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Portfolio evaluation
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Strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives
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Development of the company’s external narrative and investment story
The position will involve close collaboration with AIR’s Executive Committee and Board, providing strategic analysis and market intelligence to support decision-making.
Extensive Capital Markets Experience
Jain joins AIR after a long tenure at Barclays, where he developed a reputation for deep industry expertise and analytical insight in the global tobacco sector.
Since 2020, he has been ranked the No.1 tobacco analyst in the Institutional Investor Europe poll.
Over his 23-year career, Jain has worked across both the buy-side and sell-side investment sectors, with professional experience in London, Mumbai and New York. His research coverage at Barclays also included sectors such as chemicals, paper and packaging, EU small- and mid-cap companies, and cannabis.
Preparing for a Planned US Listing
AIR’s leadership said Jain’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the company prepares for a major corporate milestone.
In November 2025, AIR announced a definitive business combination agreement with Cantor Equity Partners III Inc., a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald.
Upon completion of the transaction, the combined entity AIR Global PLC is expected to become publicly listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “AIIR.”
The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
Commenting on the appointment, CEO Stuart Brazier said Jain brings “a rare combination of capital markets expertise, strategic insight and deep category knowledge.”
“As we move toward our planned US listing, his leadership will be instrumental in elevating our engagement with the investment community and sharpening our strategic positioning,” Brazier added.
