Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) has announced a major executive leadership succession plan. Joe Hete, the current Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Executive Chairman. Mike Berger, who currently serves as President, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company’s Board. Additionally, Jeffrey Dominick, a current member of the Board of Directors, has been appointed President.
Joe Hete has served as CEO since November 2023, following prior service from October 2007 to May 2020. He also previously served as the President of the company from October 2007 to September 2019 and as the CEO of the company’s subsidiary, ABX Air, Inc., from August 2003 to May 2020. Mike Berger joined ATSG in 2018 and was promoted to President in October 2023. Prior to his role as President, he served as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Commercial Officer and President of the company’s Airborne Global Solutions subsidiary. Jeffrey Dominick has been a member of ATSG’s Board since November 2022 and previously served on the Board from 2008 to 2012.
Randy Rademacher, Lead Independent Director, expressed confidence in the new appointments, citing the deep bench of talent at both the executive and Board level. He also highlighted the company’s momentum and the individuals’ extensive knowledge and experience in the global air freight industry.
The company emphasized that these changes are effective immediately and are expected to position ATSG for the future. The press release emphasized the company's commitment to delivering best-in-class transportation solutions for its air carriers, e-commerce leaders, government agencies, and other stakeholders globally.
ATSG is a premier provider of aircraft leasing and cargo and passenger air transportation solutions for both domestic and international air carriers. The company is recognized as the global leader in freighter aircraft leasing, with a fleet that includes Boeing 767, Airbus A321, and Airbus A330 converted freighters. ATSG's unique Lease+Plus aircraft leasing opportunity draws upon a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries including three airlines holding separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates. The company offers air cargo lift, passenger ACMI, and charter services, as well as complementary services such as aircraft maintenance, airport ground services, and material handling equipment engineering and service.
These changes in leadership are likely to have a significant impact on the future direction of ATSG, and stakeholders will be closely monitoring the performance and strategic decisions made by the new leadership team. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -3.3% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $12.65. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
