Takayuki Sakakida
Chairman
Takayuki Sakakida was appointed Chairman of our Board on April 17, 2024. Prior to becoming Chairman, he had joined as a Director of our Board on March 27, 2020 after the closing of the merger between Aircastle Limited and an entity controlled by affiliates of Marubeni Corporation and Mizuho Leasing Company, Limited. Mr. Sakakida served on the previous board of directors from June 2017. In April 2019, Mr. Sakakida was appointed as General Manager, Finance & Leasing Business Dept. - II, Marubeni Corporation. In April 2017, Mr. Sakakida was appointed as Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace and Ship Unit, Marubeni America Corporation. From April 2015 to April 2016, he served as General Manager, Business Administration Section, Aerospace and Defense Systems Department of Marubeni Corporation. From April 2011 to 2015, he seconded to MD Aviation Capital Pte Ltd (Singapore) as Managing Director. Mr. Sakakida has over 19 years’ experience in the aviation industry and brings to the Board extensive experience in operations, strategic planning and financial matters relevant to the aviation industry. He received his degree from Keio University in 1994.