10 CFOs in Aviation

Experience: Chief Financial Officer · SMBC Aviation Capital

Chief Financial Officer at SMBC Aviation Capital since January 2022; the profile describes SMBC Aviation Capital as an airlines and aviation company. The profile also lists SMBC Aviation Capital roles as Head Of Finance (2014–2022), Senior Vice President Finance (2012–2022) and Business Analyst, and Audit Manager at EY (2009–2011).

Experience: Chief Financial Officer · CDB Aviation

Former Chief Financial Officer at CDB Aviation (2020–2024); Chief Financial Officer at AviLease since August 2025, which the profile describes as a global aircraft lessor offering sale-and-leaseback financing and aircraft trading. Earlier roles include SVP Financial Reporting & FP&A (2019–2020) and VP Financial Reporting & FP&A (2018–2019) at Dubai Aerospace Enterprise.

Experience: Chief Financial Officer · Hong Kong Airlines

Former Chief Financial Officer at Hong Kong Airlines (2021–2025), after serving there as Director, Finance Department (2018–2021) and General Manager, MAD (2013–2016). The profile describes 15+ years in corporate finance, management accounting, restructuring and internal audit specializing in the airline industry, including cost-saving initiatives of HKD 160M annually and securing financing.

Experience: Chief Financial Officer · Air India Express

Chief Financial Officer at Air India Express since November 2024, after serving at Vistara - TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. as Chief Commercial Officer (2022–2024), Head Corporate Planning and Finance (2019–2021) and VP Corporate Planning & Finance (2016–2019). The profile describes a Chartered Accountant with 20+ years across strategic finance and commercial experience at a fast-growing international full service airline.

Experience: Chief Financial Officer · Avelo Airlines

Chief Financial Officer at Avelo Airlines since February 2022; the profile describes Avelo as an airline company offering affordable, reliable and convenient air travel services. Before that, Hunter Keay was Managing Director at Wolfe Research, LLC (2011–2022) and Senior Analyst at Stifel Financial Corp. (2005–2011).

Experience: Group CFO · ASL Airlines

Group CFO at ASL Airlines since September 2013, after serving as Group Financial Controller at ASL Aviation Group Limited (2011–2013). The profile describes ASL as a global aviation services provider serving more than 150 airports worldwide. Earlier, Divisional Finance Director at Speedy Hire PLC (2008–2011) and Tax Consultant at PwC (2004–2008).

Experience: Chief Financial Officer · Macquarie AirFinance

Chief Financial Officer at Macquarie AirFinance since January 2022, after serving as Head Of Corporate Finance at Macquarie AirFinance (2019–2021). The profile describes Macquarie AirFinance as an airlines and aviation company. Before that, Michael Sims was Associate Director at Macquarie Group (2008–2019).

Experience: Group Chief Financial Officer · NAS Holding

Group Chief Financial Officer at NAS Holding since September 2009. The profile says the group's businesses include flynas, the largest low cost carrier in Saudi Arabia, and NASJET, the largest business jets operator. Before that, VP Finance and Strategic Planning at RoyalJet (2004–2009) and Director Finance at Presidential Flight Authority (1994–2004).

Experience: Chief Financial Officer · Avolon

Chief Financial Officer at Avolon since October 2022, after Avolon roles as Head of Capital Markets (2020–2022), Head Of Investor Relations (2017–2020), Senior Vice President Capital Markets (2016–2017) and Vice President Aircraft Trading (2012–2016). The profile says the capital markets role covered all fundraising activities and investor and lender management for the business.

Experience: Chief Financial Officer · Titan Aviation Leasing

Chief Financial Officer at Titan Aviation Leasing since January 2020, where the profile describes overseeing a portfolio of over $2.5 billion in aircraft investments, with Titan backed by Bain Capital Credit and Atlas Air Worldwide. Before that, Vice President - Strategic Development at Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc (2015–2020) and Sr. Director - Finance at Atlas Air (2009–2014).