Mounir Kuzbari is the Co-CEO, Member of the Board and Shareholder of Novus Aviation Capital, a resilient and growing aviation financing platform and a pioneer in aircraft leasing.

Mounir is responsible for the group’s strategy in building a robust structure, which has generated sustained success over two decades and established a strong foundation for future growth. Mounir brings to his role a wealth of experience and expertise in originating and arranging structured finance solutions for the aviation industry and in advising airlines and aircraft owners on the selection, purchase, financing, leasing and management of aircraft investments.

With extensive experience in championing sustainable initiatives, Mounir is the co-founder and board member of SAF One, a newly established platform focused on the development of pathway agnostic sustainable aviation fuel solutions for the global aviation industry. He also a co-founded Yellow Door Energy, a solar and energy efficiency solution provider. Previously, Mounir served as a Board Member of the Clean Energy Business Council.

Prior to joining Novus, Mounir served as SVP at DVB Bank in New York, managing part of the bank’s portfolio of aviation clients in the Americas. He also worked at DVB’s Frankfurt and London offices in various groups including the bank’s risk department and the investment management group. Mounir is an active member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) and the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT).

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and completed an Executive Education Program in Family Business from the Harvard Business School.

Mounir speaks English, French and Arabic.