Atlas Air promotes Richard Broekman
Atlas Air has promoted Richard Broekman to executive vice president, chief commercial officer and head of sustainability. Since joining Atlas in 2004 as a flight and revenue analyst, he has gradually risen through the ranks, taking on roles with increasing responsibility.
Broekman joined the commercial team in 2008 and subsequently worked as senior director of commercial development and revenue management, and vice president, commercial development and charter sales. In 2018, he was named senior vice president, global sales, and commercial development.
Additionally, Broekman will assume an expanded role as head of sustainability to drive the company’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. He succeeds Michael T. Steen, who assumes the role of president and CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide, as previously announced. (cj)