GraySky Aviation (www.grayskyaviation.com), an innovative aviation finance platform focused on the mid‑to‑end of life market, is proud to announce the establishment of its Board of Advisors, marking a significant milestone following its strong first year of operations in 2025.

Jennifer Villa and Ygal Levy will join as inaugural members of the Board of Advisors. Their collective expertise across commercial aviation, finance, technology and AI‑driven transformation will play a critical role in guiding GraySky Aviation’s next phase of growth.

“The creation of the Board reflects GraySky Aviation’s commitment to strategic leadership and sustainable growth, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the fast‑changing aviation market,” said Stratton Borchers, GraySky’s CEO. “With backgrounds spanning aircraft leasing, financial structuring, digital transformation and operational excellence, our Advisors will provide invaluable guidance on corporate strategy, market expansion and partnership development.”

“2025 laid a solid foundation for GraySky,” added Jennifer Villa. “Throughout my career I have seen the resilience and adaptability of this industry, and GraySky embodies that same forward‑looking mindset. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the company’s long‑term vision and its commitment to delivering differentiated, relationship‑driven solutions to airlines, lessors and financiers alike.”

Her fellow Board member, Ygal Levy, commented: “I am genuinely excited to join the Board of Advisors and to work alongside a team that combines deep aviation asset expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing on my experience in aerospace, technology and AI‑driven transformations, I look forward to helping unlock long‑term value across GraySky’s aviation and adjacent investment ambitions.”

Jennifer Villa is Vice Chair of Ashland Place Finance LLC and a trailblazing aviation finance leader known for her strategic vision, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to challenge convention. A Princeton‑educated financier and active industry and philanthropic contributor, she is recognized for bringing sharp intellect, curiosity and purpose to everything she does.

Ygal Levy is EMEA Manufacturing Managing Director at Microsoft and a globally minded technology leader known for his curiosity, warmth and energy in driving complex transformations. With over two decades of international experience spanning aerospace, consulting and digital advisory, he helps organizations turn technology into change.