Articles from Aviation Capital Group LLC

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement with Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited (Avolon) to acquire 20 aircraft. This portfolio includes 16 narrowbody aircraft, of which 12 are new technology, and 4 wide-body aircraft, all of which are new technology. The average age of the portfolio is approximately 4.1 years, and the average remaining lease term is approximately 8.4 years. The aircraft are on lease to 17 airlines across 16 countries, including 6 airlines that are new customers for ACG.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, proudly announced its continued partnership with Airlink through a $25,000 “Silver Level” sponsorship. This year marks ACG’s 5th consecutive year supporting Airlink’s humanitarian mission and coincides with Airlink’s 15th anniversary of delivering critical humanitarian aid to communities in crisis around the world.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, this is the final aircraft to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and United Airlines.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Air India Express. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, this is the final aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air India Express.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one A321neo to Wizz Air. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the first aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Wizz Air.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced today the closing of its sale of $800 million of senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”), consisting of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior unsecured notes due 2030 and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior unsecured notes due 2027. The Notes are recourse only to ACG and are not guaranteed by ACG’s parent company, any of ACG’s subsidiaries, or any third party. ACG intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes for general corporate purposes, including repayment of outstanding indebtedness and the purchase of commercial aircraft.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of two Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, these are the fifth and sixth aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and United Airlines.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Neos. This is the second of three aircraft scheduled to deliver to the carrier from ACG’s order book with Boeing.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, recently held a meeting with investors of its parent company, Tokyo Century Corporation. The investor presentation referenced during this meeting is available on ACG’s website at https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/investors/.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one A350-900 aircraft on long-term lease to Societe Air France (“Air France”). Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Turbofan engines, this is the second of two aircraft to be delivered to the airline as part of a sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air France.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one A350-900 aircraft on long-term lease to Societe Air France (“Air France”). Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Turbofan engines, the aircraft delivered to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air France.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced today the publication of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Air India Express. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, this is the fifth aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air India Express.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Air India Express. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, these are the third and fourth aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air India Express.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, expects to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year end 2024 on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. ACG’s financial statements and investor presentation for the fourth quarter and year end 2024 will be posted on its website at https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/investors/.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Neos. This is ACG’s first aircraft delivery to Neos and the first of three Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft scheduled to deliver to the carrier from ACG’s order book with Boeing.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Air India Express. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, this is the second aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air India Express.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, this is the fourth aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and United Airlines.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, this is the third aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and United Airlines.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, expects to release its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. ACG’s financial statements and investor presentation for the third quarter will be posted on its website at https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/investors/.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced today the closing of its inaugural sustainability-linked loan. The $550 million senior unsecured term loan matures in October 2027 and was entered into with a syndicate of lenders. The term loan includes an accordion feature that allows ACG to request up to $300 million of additional lender commitments.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) today announced the closing of a $1 billion unsecured facility (the “Facility”) entered into by a wholly owned subsidiary of ACG, ACG Aircraft Financing Ireland DAC, as borrower and guaranteed by ACG. The Facility, which is comprised of a $500 million term loan facility and a $500 million revolving credit facility, was syndicated to 23 lenders and matures in October 2029. Amounts under the term loan facility must be drawn within one month of the closing date of the Facility.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one A321neo to Condor Flugdienst. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the fourth of four aircraft delivering to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, this is the second aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and United Airlines.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft to United Airlines. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1B engines, this is the first aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and United Airlines.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 on long-term lease to Avelo Airlines Inc. (“Avelo”).

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one A321neo to Condor Flugdienst. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the second of four aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, expects to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. ACG’s financial statements and investor presentation for the second quarter will be posted on its website at https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/investors/.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced its $25,000 sponsorship at the “Silver Level” to Airlink. Airlink is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization delivering critical aid to communities in crisis by providing free airlift and logistical solutions to vetted nonprofit partners, changing how the humanitarian community responds to disasters worldwide. Its network includes over 200 aid organizations and more than 50 commercial and charter airlines. Since its inception in 2010, Airlink has flown over 12,500 relief workers and transported nearly 17,000,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo, directly helping over 59 million people impacted by natural and man-made disasters.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Cebu Pacific. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, the aircraft delivered to the airline as part of a sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Cebu Pacific.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Volaris. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the third of four aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Volaris.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today the closing of its sale of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). The Notes are recourse only to ACG and are not guaranteed by ACG’s parent company, any of ACG’s subsidiaries, or any third party. ACG intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes for general corporate purposes, including repayment of outstanding indebtedness and the purchase of commercial aircraft.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), together with the International Society of Transport Air Trading (ISTAT) Foundation, announced today the second recipients of grants from their Diversity and Inclusion Fund. The Fund, which is managed by the ISTAT Foundation and funded by ACG, provides scholarships, internships, and other resources to aviation-focused students in Africa and female aviation-focused students in South America. Universities and nonprofit organizations in these regions developing STEM-related programs to support students toward an entry into aviation can also benefit from this Fund.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one A321neo to Condor Flugdienst. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the first of four aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX on long-term lease to WestJet, an Alberta Partnership (“WestJet”).

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (“SAS”). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the last aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a 12-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and SAS.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, expects to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. ACG’s financial statements and investor presentation for the first quarter will be posted on its website at https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/investors/.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, is pleased to announce the promotions of Rob Downes and John Nally to key leadership positions effective today.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (“SAS”). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the eleventh aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and SAS.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to SKY Airline. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the second of two aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to SKY Airline. Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the first of two aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Airbus A320-200 on long-term lease to Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. (“Canada Jetlines”).

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Volaris. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the second of four aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Volaris.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today the publication of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report, for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Canada based Air North, Yukon’s Airline. (“Air North”).

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, expects to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year end 2023 on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. ACG’s financial statements and investor presentation for the fourth quarter and year end 2023 will be posted on its website at https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/investors/.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Spirit Airlines. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the fourth of four aircraft delivering to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (“SAS”). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the ninth of ten aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and SAS.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (“SAS”). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the eighth of ten aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and SAS.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one Airbus A321ceo aircraft on lease to Viva Aerobus. This is the eighth Airbus A320 family aircraft currently leased by ACG to Viva Aerobus.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (“SAS”). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the seventh of ten aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and SAS.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (“SAS”). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the sixth of ten aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and SAS.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Volaris. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the first of four aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Volaris.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (“SAS”). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the fifth of ten aircraft scheduled to be delivered to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and SAS.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to FlyArystan. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the third of three aircraft to deliver to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Spirit Airlines. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the third of four aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today the closing of its sale of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Notes are recourse only to ACG and are not guaranteed by ACG’s parent company, any of ACG’s subsidiaries, or any third party. ACG intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes for general corporate purposes, including repayment of outstanding indebtedness and the purchase of commercial aircraft.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today the closing of a $500 million secured credit facility in support of its Aircraft Financing Solutions (“AFS”) business. The facility was structured by BNP Paribas and Société Générale and includes an accordion option which can be exercised to provide up to $1 billion in total availability. The initial commitment was provided by a syndicate of ACG’s relationship banks, including BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Wells Fargo Bank, Commerzbank, Crédit Industriel et Commercial, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Scandinavian Airlines (“SAS”). Featuring CFM International LEAP-1A engines, this is the fourth of ten aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline as part of a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and SAS.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today the publication of its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report, for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Frontier Airlines. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the seventh of seven A321neo aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus. Traditional to Frontier Airlines, this A321neo will unveil a new special livery with “Pine, THE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER” painted on the tail.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Frontier Airlines. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the sixth of seven A321neo aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus. Traditional to Frontier Airlines, this A321neo will unveil a new special livery with “Cloud, THE THREE-WATTLED BELLBIRD” painted on the tail.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), expects to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2023 on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. ACG’s financial statements and investor presentation for the second quarter will be posted on its website at https://www.aviationcapitalgroup.com/investors/.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today that Alan Godson has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for all ACG asset management worldwide.

Aviation Capital Group LLC ("ACG”) today announced the appointment of Ryan Barrett as Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing. In this role, Barrett will be responsible for directing and coordinating ACG’s marketing efforts worldwide.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Frontier Airlines. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the fifth of seven A321neo aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus. Traditional to Frontier Airlines, this A321neo will unveil a new special livery with “Wilhelm, THE STELLER’S EIDER” painted on the tail.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today its investment in the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight FundSM. The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight FundSM is a way for companies and consumers to come together and increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through the support of start-ups. Five months after its initial launch in February, the fund has increased its investment power to nearly $200 million and added eight new corporate partners.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Frontier Airlines. Powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, this is the fourth of seven A321neo aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline from ACG’s order book with Airbus. Traditional to Frontier Airlines, this A321neo will unveil a new special livery with “Manuel the Squirrel Monkey” painted on the tail.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced that it has signed leases with Avianca for eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. All eight aircraft are powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines and are scheduled for delivery in 2023.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), together with the International Society of Transport Air Trading (“ISTAT”) Foundation, announced today the first recipients of grants from their Diversity and Inclusion Fund. The Fund, which is managed by the ISTAT Foundation and funded by ACG, provides scholarships, internships and other resources to aviation-focused students in Africa and female aviation-focused students in South America. Universities and nonprofit organizations in these regions developing STEM-related programs to support students toward an entry into aviation can also benefit from this Fund. As this is the first year of the Fund’s five-year duration, there will be several more scholars and programs to benefit from the Fund’s grants.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the acquisition of a portfolio of Airbus A320neo aircraft from funds managed by Air Lease Corporation (“ALC”). The portfolio comprises five aircraft, each of which is on lease to Spirit Airlines. The acquisition of these aircraft, which are powered by the ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, complements ACG’s deliveries to Spirit Airlines from ACG’s orderbook with Airbus.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced that it has entered into long-term leases with TAAG Angola Airlines for four new Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to TAAG in 2025 from ACG’s order book with Airbus.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today the closing of its sale of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior unsecured notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes are recourse only to ACG and are not guaranteed by ACG’s parent company, any of ACG’s subsidiaries, or any third party. ACG intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes for general corporate purposes, including repayment of outstanding indebtedness and the purchase of commercial aircraft.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced today that it has extended the final maturity date of its senior unsecured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, from June 3, 2026 to June 3, 2027. The commitments under this facility are from 22 financial institutions globally. Together with its $1.2 billion line of credit from Tokyo Century, ACG currently has approximately $3.9 billion of total revolving commitments.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”), a premier global full-service aircraft lessor, today announced that Sylvia Li has joined the company as Vice President of Aircraft Trading (AT), based out of ACG’s Dublin office, in Ireland. Li brings a wealth of experience to ACG and will play a crucial leadership role within the AT function, collaborating with the Senior Vice President and Head of AT to design and implement strategic portfolio management initiatives and seize new investment opportunities.