Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings announced the appointment of Klaus Goersch to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
Goersch will report to Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide, and will serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team, says an official release.
“Joining the company in late December, Goersch will oversee Atlas’ global flight, ground and technical operations, with direct responsibility 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.”
Steen says: “Klaus brings exceptional operational leadership experience and deep aviation expertise to Atlas. 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.”
Goersch brings nearly three decades of aviation industry experience to Atlas, the release added. Most recently, he was the Chief Operations Officer at Air India, and prior to that 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,” says 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.”
Goersch holds both a Master of Aeronautical Science and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the release added.
