Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Thomas M. Bancroft III as a director, effective immediately. Mr. Bancroft will serve as a Class III director, with an initial term expiring at the company's 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He brings significant investment experience and adds another strong shareholder perspective to the board.

Wesco Aircraft has a solid reputation in the marketplace. Mr. Bancroft is currently the managing member, portfolio manager and chief investment officer at Makaira Partners, LLC. Mr. Bancroft previously served as a senior managing director and portfolio manager at Plaza Investment Managers, Inc.