Greenwich, CT – January 22nd, 2026 – SKY Leasing (“SKY”), a leading aviation investment manager is pleased to announce that Michelle Runagall Orlic has joined SKY Leasing as Managing Director, Asia. Michelle previously held a senior management position with the Singapore-based aircraft lessor Avation, after having spent fifteen years as a lawyer at international law firms Freshfields and Stephenson Harwood.
Michelle will report to John Duffy, Chief Commercial Officer, who added “It’s wonderful to have Michelle on board. She will bring a unique insight to our Asian growth plans, having worked closely on deal execution for airlines and financiers across the APAC region”.
About SKY Leasing
SKY Leasing (“SKY”) is an alternative investment manager dedicated to providing asset-focused capital solutions to airlines globally. With a global presence across five offices in San Francisco, Dublin, New York, Miami, and Singapore, SKY leverages a 30-year history of global aviation relationships, technical asset management expertise, and a disciplined investment framework, to originate unique investment opportunities with an emphasis on seeking downside protection and stable cash flow. The company’s fund management business was founded in 2019 with a minority investment from M&G Investments. As of January 2026, the company manages over $5 billion of aviation assets. For more information about SKY Leasing, visit www.skyleasing.com.
