Azorra has announced the appointment of Susan Geitzenauer as Chief Operating Officer.
Susan will support the continued growth of Azorra’s global leasing platform, building a high-performing operations team and internal framework to further strengthen the company’s market position.
Previously serving as Senior Vice President – Operations at Azorra, a position she held since December 2024, Susan brings strong management and a process-driven mindset to her new role.
John Evans, Chief Executive Officer at Azorra, says: “Susan’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer reflects both her leadership and the continued evolution of Azorra’s platform.
“As we scale, strengthening our operations, systems and processes is essential, and Susan has already played a key role in driving that progress across the organisation.
In this expanded role, she will help bring the structure and cross-functional alignment needed to support the next phase of our growth.
“On a personal note, it’s especially rewarding to see Susan step into this role. Early in her career, I had the privilege of overlapping briefly with Susan at ILFC — a reminder of both how small our industry can be and how impressive her journey has been since.”
With more than 30 years of aircraft leasing experience, Susan has led a broad range of operational, legal, and transaction management functions.
Prior to joining Azorra, she served as Chief Operating Officer at Zephyrus Aviation Capital, where she directed all major operational functions. She’s also held various senior positions at Castlelake, Avolon, and CIT Aerospace.
Susan adds: “I’m honoured to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer at such an important stage in Azorra’s trajectory.
“Since joining the company, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with our exceptional team and see first-hand the strength of our platform and the value we deliver to our airline customers.
“As we continue to prioritise efficient and strategic business processes, while growing alongside our fleet, I look forward to further enhancing our capabilities and executing our long-term strategy.”
