JSSI Aviation Capital (JAC) recently appointed two Directors of Origination, creating a global client-facing transaction coverage model across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Steve Altman joins as Director of Asset Management and Originations for the Americas while Paul Sykes was appointed Director of Originations for EMEA and APAC.
“I’m really excited to welcome Steve and Paul to the team. They bring the solution-based approach that aligns with JAC’s focus, with experience and depth needed as we scale as a leader in aviation finance. Their experience and presence on both sides of the Atlantic strengthens our ability to support a wider range of transactions that require real aviation expertise and true operator alignment,” said Hockenberg.
Steve Altman, Americas
Based at JSSI’s Chicago global headquarters, Steve brings two decades of equipment and commercial finance experience, with the last ten years focused specifically on originating transactions and managing aircraft finance portfolios. His asset management background will be particularly valuable as JAC expands its capabilities in operating lease structures.
Prior to joining JSSI, he served as Senior Vice President at Wintrust Commercial Finance and previously held senior roles in the aviation finance departments at Citizens Bank and Bank of America. He holds an MBA in Financial Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a BA from the University of Iowa.
“Demand for business jets continues to grow, and the need for flexible financing solutions is growing with it. JSSI’s culture of creativity enables it to bridge gaps in the marketplace, and I’m proud to join a team with the expertise and product depth to do that well,” Altman shared.
Paul Sykes, EMEA and APAC
Paul brings over 20 years of customer-facing aviation finance experience. His background spans roles with top-tier lenders and industry participants across lease, debt, export credit, and bespoke private equity structures for new and pre-owned aircraft.
He most recently served as Director of Global Finance (Europe, Middle East, and North Africa) for Textron Financial and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Leeds. Paul is based at the JSSI European Headquarters in the UK.
“I have long admired the JSSI brand and business, and could not be happier to be joining the team at this stage of growth. I look forward to collaborating with JSSI’s existing partners across my region and finding opportunities in a market that increasingly requires creative, tailored solutions,” Sykes noted.
About JSSI Aviation Capital
Launched in 2023, JSSI Aviation Capital was built on the premise that business aviation financing needed a different kind of lender: global, flexible, and grounded in deep asset expertise. Backed by JSSI’s 35+ years of maintenance intelligence, data, and expertise, JAC is able to underwrite with a level of aircraft-specific maintenance insight that creates true differentiation.
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