FTAI Aviation Appoints New CFO and CAO Following Amicable Departure of Predecessor

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FTAI Aviation appointed Nicholas McAleese as CFO and Michael Hazan as CAO, promoting internal talent after the amicable departure of the previous CFO/CAO.

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• CFO and CAO Transition

  Eun (Angela) Nam resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 6, 2026, to pursue an external opportunity. The company stated her departure was not due to any financial or accounting disagreements.

• Internal Promotions to Key Finance Roles

  Nicholas McAleese, formerly Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, was appointed Chief Financial Officer, and Michael Hazan, formerly Senior Vice President, Controller, was appointed Chief Accounting Officer, both effective March 6, 2026.

• New Officer Compensation

  Mr. McAleese's annual base salary increased to $525,000, and Mr. Hazan's to $425,000. Both received one-time RSU grants valued at $1,200,000 and $1,000,000, respectively, vesting over three years.

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FTAI Aviation announced a leadership transition in its finance department, with the outgoing CFO and CAO, Eun (Angela) Nam, resigning to pursue an external opportunity. The company emphasized that her departure was not related to any financial or accounting issues. Nicholas McAleese, previously SVP of FP&A, was promoted to CFO, and Michael Hazan, previously SVP, Controller, was appointed CAO. Both are internal promotions, indicating a smooth succession plan and continuity in financial leadership. The new officers received significant RSU grants as part of their compensation. This change is notable for a company of FTAI's size, but the amicable nature and internal promotions mitigate potential negative sentiment.