Atlas Air has announced the promotion of Richard Broekman to Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and Head of Sustainability. Mr. Broekman succeeds Michael T. Steen, who today assumes the role as President & CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide.
On Thursday (June 15, 2023), Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has announced the promotion of Richard Broekman to Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and Head of Sustainability. In his new role, Mr. Broekman will be responsible for the development and execution of Atlas Air’s global commercial strategies, as well as the management of corporate sales strategy for ACMI, CMI and Charter Services. Broekman succeeds Michael T. Steen, who today assumes the role of President & CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide.
In Thursday’s announcement, Atlas Air Worldwide’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael T. Steen, said,
“Richard brings a strong personal commitment to our Company’s mission to be our customers’ first choice and most valued partner. He is well-respected across the air cargo industry and brings extensive expertise across many facets of the business. Under his strong leadership, we look forward to continuing to serve our blue-chip roster of customers with the world class performance that defines Atlas.”
Commenting on his new role as Atlas Air’s VP, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Sustainability, Richard Broekman, said,
“I am very proud of the role we serve in the global supply chain, and am excited for the opportunity to build on our position as one of the world’s largest freighter operators. It is a great honor to lead this team as we partner with our customers to help them achieve their business goals and deliver on our shared commitments to sustainability and corporate citizenship.”
Mr. Broekman joined Atlas in 2004 as a Flight and Revenue Analyst, and has since served in roles of increasing responsibility. In 2008, he joined the Commercial team and has served as Senior Director of Commercial and Revenue Management, and as Vice President of Commercial development and Charter Sales. In 2018, he was named SVP – Global Sales and Commercial Development.
Purchase, New York-based Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of third-party aircraft and aviation operating services. Company subsidiaries include Atlas Air and Titan Aviation Holdings. Additionally, the company owns a majority stake in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide. Together, the Atlas Air family of companies operate the world’s largest Boeing 747 Freighter fleet. The company also offers their customers a wide selection of Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger operations. On March 17, 2023, Atlas Air Worldwide was taken private by an investment group led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, along with investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company and Hill City Capital.
Source: Atlas Air Worldwide