James Leung

Chief Financial Officer

Qualified accountant with over 30 years of diversified, hands‑on financial and business operations experience across aviation, motors, trading and distribution, public relations, and the legal industry in Australia, Hong Kong, and Greater China. Previously served as finance and operations director of an international conglomerate and as a board member of a Hong Kong Main Board‑listed company.

Education: MCom (Accounting) – Macquarie University, AUST; BBus (Accounting) – Central Queensland University, AUST. Fellow member of CPA Australia and member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Malaysian national with C‑level experience across Asia, combining banking, private equity, and aviation expertise. Advised Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong Express on cost management and Regent Airways on restructuring during COVID-19, founding shareholder, Accountable Manager, and CEO of flyGlobal Charter. Previously seconded as COO of Raya Airways (Transmile), where she led a full turnaround. Also served as Treasurer at AirAsia, Head of Finance at Oasis HK, and CFO of Lion Air Group. Closed over US$3.0 billion in aircraft financing.

Education: London School of Economics & Political Science (BSc (Econs) Accounting & Finance), Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, UK.

Paul Byrne

Commercial Lead & Advisor

Over 40 years of aviation leadership, including former CEO of flynas (Saudi national carrier), where he drove consistent profitability. Founded BGM Consult and has worked with Pegasus, Precision Air, Jeju Air, PAL Express, Viva Aerobus, Webjet, Mandala, Air Deccan, and others. Fellow of the Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance (IIBI).

Matthias Poranske

Aircraft Charter Specialist

Aviation executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in aircraft leasing, ACMI, charter operations, and commercial development across Europe and international markets. Has held senior commercial and C‑level roles, structuring complex lease transactions, sourcing capacity, and building strategic partnerships with airlines, operators, and lessors. Combines operational expertise with a strong industry network to negotiate high‑value agreements and deliver practical solutions in demanding aviation environments.

Shukor Yusof

Aviation Market Analytics Specialist

Founder of Endau Analytics, an aviation and economics research advisory company (mid‑2014). Previously served as aviation and supervisory analyst at Standard & Poor’s (since 2000), covering the Asia‑Pacific region and approving reports across all asset classes for global distribution; also conducted investment analyses on airlines and airports with the New York team. Earlier, he was Asian aviation correspondent for Thomson Reuters IFR (1996–1999), covering aircraft financing and airline economics from Singapore and Tokyo. Was a TV producer for CNBC Asia (1994–1996) and began his career as a journalist with Singapore Press Holdings (1988–1993). Frequent commentator on the aviation industry, regularly cited and interviewed by trade publications and international media. Holds investment advisory licences in Singapore and Australia.

Education: BA (Hons) History & Politics – Brighton University, UK; MA Politics and Economics – Leeds University, UK. Recipient of scholarships from Yayasan Pelajaran Johor (1984–87) and the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office – Chevening (1993–94).

Andrew Law

Branding and Marketing Specialist

Most recently a consultant at Kuala Lumpur‑based Aves Aviation Consulting, advising charter operators flyGlobal (long‑haul passenger), Raya Airways (cargo; formerly Transmile), and Eaglexpress (long‑haul passenger) on branding, communications, media relations, and corporate communications. Previously an editor, contributing editor, regional correspondent, and writer based in New York, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, covering aviation, transportation, and infrastructure asset finance in the US, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific; also covered general news, business & finance, and travel & lifestyle. Combines editorial and media skills with origination and business development experience gained at New York‑based Global Capital Finance, making him an asset for aviation‑sector special projects.

Education: BA (Hons) Economics & Politics – Kingston University, UK; MA Economics & Politics – University of Surrey, UK.

Global Expertise, Operational Insight