# George Azih

> George Azih is the founder and executive chairman of FinQuery, formerly LeaseQuery. A University of Georgia accounting graduate, he built a software business around the lease-accounting problems he encountered at work. His public leadership philosophy emphasizes delegating decisions, learning from advisers and making accountants’ work easier. Based in San Juan, he is also a founder of Azul Restaurant in Condado.

- **Role:** Founder and Executive Chairman at FinQuery
- **Organizations:** FinQuery (formerly LeaseQuery), Azul Restaurant, Endeavor, Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellowship, College Medium LLC, Graphic Packaging International, Porter Keadle Moore, LLP, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Georgia Society of CPAs
- **Nationality:** Nigerian-American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Georgia, Terry College of Business
- **Known for:** Built LeaseQuery from an accounting problem into FinQuery, which reported more than 8,700 customer organizations in October 2025., UGA 40 Under 40 honoree, 2019., Led the company that ranked first in the 2020 and 2021 Bulldog 100.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in accounting.
- **2007** — College Medium LLC, which he co-founded, was sold, according to his Aspen Institute biography.
- **2008** — Worked in technical accounting at a Fortune 500 company and encountered lease-accounting problems.
- **2011** — Founded LeaseQuery; the company consistently uses 2011 as its founding year.
- **2018** — Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur at the Louisville International Selection Panel.
- **2019** — LeaseQuery announced a $40 million Series A investment from Goldman Sachs; Azih was named to UGA’s 40 Under 40.
- **2020** — LeaseQuery ranked first in the Bulldog 100.
- **2021** — LeaseQuery ranked first in the Bulldog 100 for a second consecutive year.
- **2024-02** — LeaseQuery rebranded as FinQuery.
- **2024-04** — FinQuery announced a $25 million minority investment led by Periphas Capital and supported by Lavelle Capital.
- **2025-01** — Became executive chairman as Joe Schab became CEO.
- **2025-10** — TA Associates announced a majority growth investment in FinQuery.
- **2026** — Developed Azul Restaurant in Condado, San Juan, with co-founder Meg Kapsimalis.

## Achievements

- Built LeaseQuery from an accounting problem into FinQuery, which reported more than 8,700 customer organizations in October 2025.
- UGA 40 Under 40 honoree, 2019.
- Led the company that ranked first in the 2020 and 2021 Bulldog 100.
- Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2018.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Placeres covered Azul Restaurant and identified George Azih and Meg Kapsimalis as its founders.
- **2026-07** — Resident profiled Azih’s move into hospitality and reported Azul’s planned July 17 opening in Condado.
- **2025-10** — FinQuery announced a majority growth investment from TA Associates.
- **2025-01** — Azih transitioned from CEO to founder and executive chairman of FinQuery.

## Links

- Website: https://finquery.com/author/george-azih/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeazihlq
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/GeorgeSomeone
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeazih/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16