Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has appointed Klaus Goersch as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Michael Steen, Goersch will join the Company in late DEC24, and become a member of the Executive Leadership Team. He will oversee global flight, ground, and technical operations, and assumes direct responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Goersch will act as Atlas’ primary liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, focusing on and leading strategic efforts to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining high safety standards.
With a Master of Aeronautical Science and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Klaus Goersch also has almost 30 years of aviation industry experience, having held roles as Chief Operations Officer at Air India, British Airways, and Air Canada, as well as having been Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Airlines, and Executive Vice President of AirTran Airways.
Michael Steen declared: “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, make him ideally suited to help drive Atlas’ continued transformation and growth.”
Klaus Goersch explained: “Atlas’ position as the global air logistics leader makes this an exciting opportunity. 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.”
