Masayuki Takahashi is ABL Aviation’s Managing Director, Structured Finance, based in the Tokyo office. He brings over three decades of experience in Japanese lease finance and asset-backed lending to the role. 

Masayuki began his career in aviation finance at Japan Leasing Corporation in the early 1990s, specialising in Japanese Leveraged Lease (JLL) transactions. He subsequently moved to ING before joining NTT Leasing in 2001, where he was instrumental in launching the Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) business. At NTT Leasing, he grew the team and expanded the business across loan financing, asset holdings, and investment transactions, covering a broad asset base that included aircraft, engines, containers, and vessels. 

Outside of work, Masayuki has a passion for the sea and enjoys sailing.