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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy
Age: 64
Director Since: 1986
Committees: Member of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; Member of
Compensation Committee; Lead Independent Director
Principal Occupation: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Lease LLC, which leases and
finances commercial jet aircraft worldwide.
Experience: Mr. Udvar-Hazy has been engaged in aircraft leasing and finance for over
37 years. Prior to his current engagement with Air Lease LLC,
Mr. Udvar-Hazy founded, and served as the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of, International Lease Finance Corporation, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., which leases and finances
commercial jet aircraft.
Mr. Udvar-Hazy is recognized as one of the leading experts in the aviation
industry, and contributes to the Board the wisdom and insight he has
accumulated through a lengthy, distinguished career in aircraft leasing and
finance. The Company has benefitted greatly from Mr. Udvar-Hazy’s
eminent position in the aviation industry, including introductions to his vast
industry contacts and networking opportunities. In addition to his extensive
industry experience, Mr. Udvar-Hazy is extremely knowledgeable of the
Company’s operations and opportunities, having served as a director for
more than 24 years. Mr. Udvar-Hazy’s even temperament and ability to
encourage discussion, together with his experience as a director of other
successful organizations, make him an effective Lead Independent Director.
Other Directorships: Mr. Udvar-Hazy is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Air
Intercontinental, Inc., an aviation investment company, President and
director of Ocean Equities, Inc., a financial holding company, and Chairman
of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Emerald
Financial LLC, a real estate investment company.
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