JJ Foley
Chief Financial Officer, Madison Air
JJ Foley is the Chief Financial Officer for Madison Air, a premier platform of more than 30 air-quality brands dedicated to making the world safer, healthier, and more productive through the power of better air.
Over his time with Madison Air, JJ has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and growth trajectory. He has led strategic acquisitions, helping to expand Madison Air’s capabilities and footprint, while also instilling a culture of value creation through operational discipline, rigorous capital allocation and performance-driven leadership. His work has unlocked new market opportunities, strengthened financial planning systems and supported scalable, long-term growth.
Prior to joining Madison Air, JJ held several executive finance roles at General Electric (NYSE: GE), most recently serving as the Senior Director of Investor Relations. During that time, he was responsible for communicating the company’s strategy and value to the investment community, while working as a key partner and resource to GE’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Previously, JJ served as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for GE Aviation, a $30+B business with $6.5B operating profit and $4B free cash flow. He led the consolidation and reporting of financial statements, as well as the forecasting and budgeting initiatives. He also served as a strategic partner to the Aviation management team, driving operational improvements and supporting investor and executive communications.
He also spent six years in GE’s Corporate Audit Staff (CAS), holding progressive leadership roles. As Operations Leader for CAS, he planned and executed global audits and simplification projects, interfacing with GE’s Board of Directors. As Executive Audit Manager, he led a team of 70+ auditors across GE Power, Services, and Asia-Pacific operations. Across all roles, he was known for building high-performing teams, developing rising talent and championing operational excellence. JJ holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Marquette University.