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JSSI strengthens leadership team to drive aviation finance
Hockenberg, Mauritzson and Elberfeld take on key roles as JSSI Aviation Capital scales operations and broadens its financing solutions.
Ben Hockenberg has been appointed chief investment officer at JAC.

JSSI has announced executive appointments within its aircraft financing division, JSSI Aviation Capital (JAC), as it seeks to expand its financial services offerings. The company aims to leverage its global reach, maintenance intelligence and asset-driven finance structures to deliver tailored solutions for aircraft owners and operators.

Ben Hockenberg has been named chief investment officer, overseeing JAC’s financing strategy and portfolio transactions. He previously led JSSI Parts & Leasing as chief operating officer and president.

Andreas Mauritzson joins as executive vice president of JSSI Aviation Capital. He brings experience from leadership roles at XOJet Aviation and Sun Air Jets and will oversee JAC’s strategy and operations.

Tim Elberfeld, JSSI’s CFO since 2022, will now also serve as chief operating officer, adding operational and customer support functions to his financial oversight.

JSSI CEO Neil Book says: “Our product portfolio, combined with a talented and dynamic team, positions JSSI Aviation Capital to deliver tailored solutions to owners, operators, brokers and beyond.”

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