Charles Willis
Founder at WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
Net worth: 155 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Charles Fountain Willis is the founder of Willis Lease Finance Corp., which was founded in 1985.
He held the title of Executive Chairman at the company.
He is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Willis Asset Management Ltd.
and Chairman at Gavarnie Holdings LLC.
Mr. Willis's former positions include Chairman at Hawaii Island Air, Inc., Vice President at Alaska Airlines, Inc. from 1965 to 1972, President at Charles F.
Willis Co. from 1975 to 1985, and Assistant Vice President-Sales at Seaboard World Airlines from 1972 to 1973.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | 3,131,263 ( 49.17% ) | 155 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Charles Willis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION | Founder | 1984-12-31 |
Gavarnie Holdings LLC
 Gavarnie Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gavarnie Holdings LLC is a private investment group. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. | Chairman | - |
Willis Asset Management Ltd.
 Willis Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Willis Asset Management Ltd. provides engineering, scientific and technical consulting services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-10-19 |
Former positions of Charles Willis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Charles F. Willis Co. | President | 1984-12-31 |
| Seaboard World Airlines | Sales & Marketing | 1972-12-31 |
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
 Alaska Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation services. The firm's services include planning and booking, deals, travel information, gifts and products, and mileage plans. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1971-12-31 |
Hawaii Island Air, Inc.
 Hawaii Island Air, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Hawaii Island Air, Inc. provides air transportation services. It offers charter flights, baggage handling, cargo, ticketing, and in-flight catering services. The firm has strategic alliances with United, Hawaiian, and Continental Airlines. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Chairman | - |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation services. The firm's services include planning and booking, deals, travel information, gifts and products, and mileage plans. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Transportation |
Gavarnie Holdings LLC
Gavarnie Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gavarnie Holdings LLC is a private investment group. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Hawaii Island Air, Inc.
Hawaii Island Air, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Hawaii Island Air, Inc. provides air transportation services. It offers charter flights, baggage handling, cargo, ticketing, and in-flight catering services. The firm has strategic alliances with United, Hawaiian, and Continental Airlines. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Transportation |
| Charles F. Willis Co. | |
| Seaboard World Airlines | |
Willis Asset Management Ltd.
Willis Asset Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Willis Asset Management Ltd. provides engineering, scientific and technical consulting services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
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