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Joseph Adams
Chief Executive Officer at
FTAI AVIATION LTD.
Net worth: 142 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Joseph P.
Adams is currently Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at FTAI Aviation Investors LLC since 2016, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at FTAI Aviation Ltd. since 2016, Chairman at FTAI Infrastructure, Inc. since 2022, Director at Florida East Coast Railway Corp.
since 2008, Director at Seacastle Operating Co. Ltd., Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group LLC, and President at Jefferson Investment Holdings LLC.
Former roles include Deputy Chairman at RailAmerica, Inc. from 2011 to 2012, Deputy Chairman at Aircastle Ltd. from 2006 to 2012, Deputy Chairman at Seacastle, Inc., Director at Florida East Coast Industries, Inc., Director at SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. from 2010 to 2011, Executive Director at Air Transportation Stabilization Board, Director at Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., Managing Director at FIG LLC (Private Equity) from 2004 to 2024, Partner at Brera Capital Partners LLC, Partner at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International from 1996 to 2000, and President at Long Ridge Energy Generation LLC.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Cincinnati (Ohio) and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FTAI AVIATION LTD. 0.52% | 28/05/2026 | 529,260 ( 0.52% ) | 138 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 01/04/2026 | 943,044 ( 0.8% ) | 4 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Joseph Adams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FTAI INFRASTRUCTURE INC. | Chairman | 01/08/2022 |
| FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| FTAI AVIATION LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/05/2015 |
Jefferson Investment Holdings LLC
 Jefferson Investment Holdings LLC Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides oil and gas services | President | - |
Seacastle Operating Co. Ltd.
 Seacastle Operating Co. Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides marine shipping services | Director/Board Member | - |
FTAI Aviation Investors LLC
 FTAI Aviation Investors LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures, sells and leases aerospace products | Chief Executive Officer | 01/05/2015 |
Florida East Coast Railway Corp.
 Florida East Coast Railway Corp. RailroadsTransportation Operates mainline track along the east coast of Florida | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2008 |
Former positions of Joseph Adams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
FIG LLC (Private Equity)
 FIG LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance FIG invests in middle-market companies located primarily in North America and Europe with an enterprise value of USD 200 - 2000 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts, debt, carve-outs, common equity, preferred equity, minority investments and mezzanine with an investment size of USD 50 - 1000 million. The firm makes co-investments and follow-on investments. It also makes control and non-control investments. | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2024 |
RailAmerica, Inc.
 RailAmerica, Inc. RailroadsTransportation Engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2012 |
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Training of Joseph Adams
Experiences
Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
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1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Florida East Coast Industries, Inc.
 Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate and railroads services | Finance |
RailAmerica, Inc.
RailAmerica, Inc. RailroadsTransportation Engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads | Transportation |
Aircastle Ltd.
 Aircastle Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Owns and leases commercial aircraft | Finance |
Seacastle, Inc.
 Seacastle, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides leasing services | Finance |
SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd.
 SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Leases, finances, sells and buys refrigerated containers | Finance |
Seacastle Operating Co. Ltd.
Seacastle Operating Co. Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides marine shipping services | Transportation |
Florida East Coast Railway Corp.
Florida East Coast Railway Corp. RailroadsTransportation Operates mainline track along the east coast of Florida | Transportation |
FTAI Aviation Investors LLC
FTAI Aviation Investors LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures, sells and leases aerospace products | Electronic Technology |
Air Transportation Stabilization Board | |
Brera Capital Partners LLC
 Brera Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Brera Capital Partners invests in middle-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors. It participates in buyout and later-stage transactions. It acts as a co-investor and acquires controlling and minority interest in companies. | Finance |
University of Cincinnati (Ohio)
 University of Cincinnati (Ohio) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
FIG LLC (Private Equity)
FIG LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance FIG invests in middle-market companies located primarily in North America and Europe with an enterprise value of USD 200 - 2000 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts, debt, carve-outs, common equity, preferred equity, minority investments and mezzanine with an investment size of USD 50 - 1000 million. The firm makes co-investments and follow-on investments. It also makes control and non-control investments. | Finance |
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International
 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, equity, fixed income and financial services | Finance |
Fortress Investment Group LLC
 Fortress Investment Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an investment management company | Finance |
Florida East Coast Holdings Corp.
 Florida East Coast Holdings Corp. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company with interests in freight transportation services | Miscellaneous |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Jefferson Investment Holdings LLC
Jefferson Investment Holdings LLC Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides oil and gas services | Industrial Services |
Long Ridge Energy Generation LLC
 Long Ridge Energy Generation LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in power generation services through gas turbines | Utilities |
FTAI Finance Holdco Ltd.
 FTAI Finance Holdco Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Engages in development, maintenance and repair of commercial jet engines & leases aircrafts and engines | Electronic Technology |
FTAI Infrastructure, Inc.
 FTAI Infrastructure, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides infrastructure and equipment for transportation | Consumer Services |
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