Company: AYR
Filing Date: 2025-04-23
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001628280-25-019189
Chunk: 6

Company: Aircastle LTD
Filing Date: 2025-04-23
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 10
Chunk 6
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, Global Business Group, Executive Vice President, and Managing Director. Mr. Okuno received a BA from Dokkyo University and a diploma from New York University. Mr. Okuno is a CPA.

Charles W. Pollard was appointed to our Board on March 27, 2020 following the consummation of the Merger and served on the prior Board of Aircastle Limited from July 6, 2010 to the consummation of the Merger.  Mr. Pollard joined Omni Air International, Inc., a passenger charter carrier, in 1997, where he served variously as Managing Director, President and CEO, and Vice Chairman until 2009. Previously, he spent 10 years in senior management positions, including President and CEO, at World Airways, Inc. Prior to joining World Airways, Inc., he practiced corporate law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.  He currently serves on the board of directors of Allegiant Travel Company. 

Takayuki Sakakida was appointed to our Board on March 27, 2020 upon the consummation of the Merger and served on the prior Board of Aircastle Limited from June 9, 2017 to the consummation of the Merger, and was nominated by Marubeni. Mr. Sakakida was appointed Chairman of our Board on April 17, 2024.  In December 2020, Mr. Sakakida was appointed as Senior Advisor to the CEO of the Company.  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 20 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.

Takashi Tsunoda was appointed to our Board on June 7, 2024.  Mr. Tsunoda joined Marubeni in