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April 2026Singapore

Goh Choon Phong

Transforming Singapore Airlines: Strategic Vision for Asia's Premier Carrier

Singapore Airlines

As Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines since 2011, Goh Choon Phong has led transformative strategic initiatives including brand consolidation, the creation of India's Vistara with Tata Sons, and the merger of Vistara with Air India. His visionary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and extensive international partnerships have positioned SIA as Asia's premier full-service carrier. With decades at the airline and roles across Asia-Pacific Airlines Association and IATA, Goh brings unparalleled strategic expertise to global aviation.

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Linda Ho

SkyRisk Capital

InsuranceMarch 2026

The Woman Who Disrupted Asian Aviation Insurance

Linda Ho left a senior role at Lloyd's of London to build Asia's first dedicated aviation insurance boutique. Today, SkyRisk protects over $50 billion in aviation assets across 40 countries.

Alex Kim

JetStream Capital

InvestmentFebruary 2026

From Pilot to Aviation Finance Billionaire

Former commercial pilot Alex Kim built JetStream Capital into a $5 billion alternative investment fund focused entirely on aviation assets, disrupting traditional bank-led financing.

Rachel Okonkwo

AfroWings Finance

Emerging MarketsFebruary 2026

Pioneering Aviation Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rachel Okonkwo is building Africa's first aviation finance hub, creating structured solutions for airlines and lessors in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets.

Pierre Dubois

Verdant Aviation Finance

Green FinanceJanuary 2026

Building Europe's Premier Green Aviation Fund

Paris-based Pierre Dubois raised €2 billion for Europe's first aviation-focused ESG fund, financing next-generation aircraft and SAF infrastructure across the continent.

Chen Wei

SkyAsset Securities

SecuritizationDecember 2025

Securitizing the Skies: China's ABS Aviation Pioneer

Chen Wei pioneered the first domestic aviation ABS issuance in China, unlocking a new asset class for domestic institutional investors and transforming fleet financing.

Ravi Menon

IndiSky Capital

Growth MarketsNovember 2025

India's Aviation Finance Awakening

IndiSky Capital founder Ravi Menon is capitalizing on India's aviation boom, funding the acquisition of over 300 aircraft for Indian carriers through innovative structured finance.