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Joseph Adams
Chief Executive Officer at
FTAI AVIATION LTD.
Net worth: 113 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Mr. Joseph P.
Adams is a Chairman at FTAI Infrastructure, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at FTAI Aviation Ltd., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at FTAI Aviation Investors LLC, a Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group LLC and a President at Jefferson Investment Holdings LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Florida East Coast Railway Corp.
and Seacastle Operating Co. Ltd. Mr. Adams was previously employed as a Chairman by SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd., a Deputy Chairman by Seacastle, Inc., a Deputy Chairman by RailAmerica, Inc., a Managing Director by FIG LLC (Private Equity), an Executive Director by Air Transportation Stabilization Board, a Partner by Brera Capital Partners LLC, a Partner by Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International, and a President by Long Ridge Energy Generation LLC.
He also served on the board at Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., Aircastle Ltd. and Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from 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% | 2026-05-27 | 529,260 ( 0.52% ) | 109 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-03-31 | 943,044 ( 0.8% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Joseph Adams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FTAI INFRASTRUCTURE INC. | Chairman | 2022-07-31 |
| FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| FTAI AVIATION LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-04-30 |
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 | 2015-04-30 |
Florida East Coast Railway Corp.
 Florida East Coast Railway Corp. RailroadsTransportation Operates mainline track along the east coast of Florida | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
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 across the globe, 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 in the form of equity, preferred equity, debt and mezzanine for carve-outs, buyout and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 50 - 1000 million. The firm makes co-investments and follow-on investments. It also acquires minority, controlling and non-controlling investments. | Private Equity Investor | 2024-04-30 |
RailAmerica, Inc.
 RailAmerica, Inc. RailroadsTransportation Engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads | Director/Board Member | 2012-09-29 |
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Training of Joseph Adams
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
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 across the globe, 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 in the form of equity, preferred equity, debt and mezzanine for carve-outs, buyout and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 50 - 1000 million. The firm makes co-investments and follow-on investments. It also acquires minority, controlling and non-controlling 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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