Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, announced Klaus Goersch’s appointment to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Goersch will report to Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide, and will serve as an Executive Leadership Team member.
Joining the company in late December, Mr. Goersch will oversee Atlas’ global flight, ground and technical operations, directly responsible for safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. As the Company’s primary liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, he will lead strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining Atlas’ industry-leading safety standards.
“Klaus brings exceptional operational leadership experience and deep aviation expertise to Atlas,” said Mr. Steen. “His proven track record of successfully managing complex airline operations, combined with his strong regulatory background and focus on operations efficiency, makes him ideally suited to help drive Atlas’ continued transformation and growth.”
Mr. Goersch brings nearly three decades of aviation industry experience to Atlas. Most recently, he was the Chief Operations Officer at Air India, and before that, he served as Chief Operating Officer for British Airways and Air Canada. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of NEOM Airlines in Saudi Arabia and was Executive Vice President of AirTran Airways.
“Atlas’ position as the global air logistics leader makes this an exciting opportunity,” said Mr. Goersch. “I look forward to working alongside Atlas’ world-class operations teams to advance the Company’s strategic growth agenda while maintaining our commitment to safety and service quality.”
Mr. Goersch holds both a Master of Aeronautical Science and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
