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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$637.0M
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Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas) plays a key role in the international airfreight market as the leading provider of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) freighter leasing in the world. Having a large fleet of all-cargo Boeing 747 freighter cargo aircraft and an impressive global infrastructure gives Atlas a strong advantage over the competition and allows it to provide long-haul, heavy-lift cargo service around the world with great reliability, quality and cost savings. Atlas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW), based in Purchase, New York.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Human Resources Officer and Secretary
Adam R KokasNumber of Employees 2,999
Contact Information
2000 Westchester Ave
Purchase, New York 10577-2543
1 914 701 8000
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NAICS Code Scheduled Freight Air Transportation: 481112
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Atlas Air Worldwide Sets 3Q Release.
TRAVEL AND LEISURE CLOSE-UP-30 October 2008-Atlas Air Worldwide Sets 3Q ReleaseC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a provider of air cargo assets and services, will release results for the third quarter ended September 30, prior to the opening of stock...
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings reports Q1 loss
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: AAWW), a provider of global air cargo assets and services, has reported a net loss of USD5.3m for the first quarter of 2008. In last year's first quarter the company made a net profit of USD6.2m....
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to Report First-Quarter 2008 Results on Thursday, May 8
Conference Call/Web Cast - 1:00 P.M. Eastern PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo assets and services, will release results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, prior to the opening of stock market trading on Thursday,...
Atlas Air Sets Date to Announce 1Q 2008 Results.(Financial report)
TRAVEL AND LEISURE CLOSE-UP-1 May 2008-Atlas Air Sets Date to Announce 1Q 2008 ResultsC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings AAWW, a provider of global air cargo assets and services, will release results for the first quarter ended March 31,...
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to Webcast Analyst-Investor Day Presentations Friday, April 4
Webcast at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo assets and services, will sponsor an analyst-investor day on Friday, April 4, and will broadcast presentations by senior management live via the Internet beginning at...
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Atlas Air, Inc
Continues to Define and Set Course for Air Cargo Industry PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo services, on February 23 celebrated the 15th anniversary of the operations of its flagship brand, Atlas Air, Inc. William J....
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to Report Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2007 Results on Wednesday, February 27
Conference Call/Web Cast - 9:00 A.M. Eastern PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo services, will release results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007, prior to the opening of stock market trading on...
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to Report Third-Quarter 2007 Results on Thursday, November 8
Conference Call/Web Cast - 2:00 P.M. Eastern PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo services, will release results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007, prior to the opening of stock market trading on Thursday, November 8,...
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings announces two appointments
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: AAWW), a provider of global air cargo services, has promoted Bill Kelley to vice president of Safety and Regulatory Compliance. The company said Kelley will be responsible for the Safety and Regulatory Compliance departments, including Quality...
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Announces Management Appointments for Polar Air Cargo Worldwide
Randy Clark Named COO of Subsidiary; Olivier Alexandroff Named CFO PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo services, today announced two leadership appointments for its subsidiary, Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Polar. Former DHL Express executive Randy...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Adam R Kokas | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Human Resources Officer and Secretary |
| Jason Grant | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| John Dietrich | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
| Michael T Steen | Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer |
| Ronald A. Lane | Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer |
| Scott Dolan | COO & Senior Vice President |
| Ahmad R. Zamany | Vice President of Technical Operations for Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Aaww) |
| Bill Bradley | Vice President and Treasurer |
| Dorinda Pannozzo | Staff Vice President and Assistant Treasurer |
| Gary Wade | Vice President, Security |
| Gordon L. Hutchinson | Vice President and Controller |
| Graham Perkins | Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Asia, Pacific |
| Jim Casbarro | Vice President, Technology Operations |
| Jim Cato | Vice President, Flight Operations and Labor Relations |
| Ken Johnson | Vice President, Charter Sales and Marketing, Charter Business Unit |
| Mark S Swearingin | Vice President, Technical Operations |
| Thomas Kane | Vice President, Defense & Government Programs |
| William E Kelley | Vice President, Safety and Regulatory Compliance |
| Rich Wright | Pilot |
| Richard Hoffman | Accountant |
| Ron Tang | Charter Business Unit |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Michael A. Chowdry | Chairman |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Human Resources Officer and Secretary | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Human Resources Officer and Secretary | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | General Counsel, Secretary, Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer | Current |
| Kelley Drye & Warren L.L.P. | Partner | Former |
| DaimlerChrysler AG | Former | |
| Ropes & Gray Llp | Former | |
| SWX Swiss Exchange | Former | |
| Ropes, LLC | Former | |
| The Boeing Company | Former | |
| Rutgers University | B.A. | Former |
| Boston University School of Law | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Senior Vice President & CFO | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President, Finance Planning & Analysis | Former |
| Corporate Finance | Manager | Former |
| Financial Analysis | Manager | Former |
| Canadian Airlines | Former | |
| Simon Fraser University | Master's Degree | Former |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Colorado Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| UAL Corporation | Litigation Attorney | Former |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | General Cousel | Former |
| The John Marshall Law School | Former | |
| Southern Illinois University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Chief Marketing Officer | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Chief Marketing Officer | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Chief Marketing Officer | Former |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Senior Vice President | Former |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Senior Vice President and Special Advisor | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | COO & Senior Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President of Technical Operations for Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Aaww) | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President, Technical Operations | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Senior Director, Technical Operations | Former |
Bill Bradley was named Vice President and Treasurer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. in July of 2002. He is responsible for all capital market and corporate finance efforts, as well as for banking, cash management, insurance, hedging and investor-relations activities. Mr. Bradley is an experienced finance executive with a strong and varied background in treasury, corporate finance, planning and banking. Before joining the Company in 2002, he spent nine years with media giant Viacom Inc., where he served as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer and head of the Financial Planning and Business Analysis Department. Previously, Mr. Bradley worked in the commercial banking field for The Bank of New York, and for the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. Mr. Bradley received a bachelor's degree in International Affairs from Lafayette College and a master's degree in the same subject, with a specialization in International Business, from Columbia University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Treasurer & Vice President | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President and Treasurer | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President & Treasurer | Former |
| Viacom Inc. | Vice President | Former |
| U.S. Department of Commerce | Former | |
| Columbia University | Master's Degree | Former |
| Lafayette College | Bachelor's Degree In International Affairs | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Staff Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | Current |
Gary Wade is responsible for Global Security at AAWW. He joined the Company in 2002 with more than 32 years of experience in Federal Law Enforcement. Prior to coming to Atlas Mr. Wade served as the Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Air Marshal Service at Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport. Previously, he was a Special Agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration for over 30 years, assigned to offices in Detroit, Miami, Washington, D.C. and Quantico VA Among his assignments with DEA, was manager of DEA's Undercover Training Programs for four years and Chief of the Agency's Office of Congressional Affairs. He was subsequently selected to participate in the Department of Justice's Executive Exchange Program and was assigned for one year to FBI Headquarters as the Senior Drug Policy Advisor. Mr. Wade retired from DEA in 2002 as the Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Training Academy in Quantico VA. Mr. Wade received his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management and Marketing from West Virginia University and attended Graduate School at the University of Virginia. Adjunct to his duties at Atlas, Air Mr. Wade serves on the International Association of Chiefs of Police Homeland Security Committee and the Air Mobility Command's Phoenix Mentor Program for Security Forces
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President, Security | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Vice President, Security | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President, Security | Current |
| Agency.com | Chief | Former |
| West Virginia University | Bachelor's Degree In Industrial Management and Marketing | Former |
| U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration | Special Agent | Former |
| University of Virginia | Graduate | Former |
Gordon Hutchinson was named Vice President and Controller of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) in April of 2005. He also serves as Vice President and Controller of the Company's operating subsidiaries, Atlas Air, Inc. and Polar Air Cargo, Inc. Prior to joining AAWW, Mr. Hutchinson was Corporate Controller of Amtrak, a multi-billion-dollar transportation and engineering construction company. Previously, he was Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of MHI Communications, a full-service advertising and communications agency. A certified public accountant with diverse corporate and public-accounting-firm experience, Mr. Hutchinson has also held several other senior management positions, including: Vice President of Finance, Teligent, Inc.; Assistant Corporate Controller, LaFarge Corporation; and Director of Finance and Administration, Agrium, Inc. He began his career as an accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Hutchinson holds a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and studied executive management at the Richard Ivey School of Business of the University of Western Ontario.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President and Controller | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Vice President and Controller | Current |
| Teligent, Inc. | Vice President of Finance | Former |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President | Former |
| Agrium Inc. | Director of Finance and Administration | Former |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | Corporate Controller | Former |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Controller | Former |
| University of British Columbia | Bachelor of Commerce Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Canadian Airlines | Former | |
| Air Canada | Former | |
| Atlas | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President, Technology Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Vice President, Flight Operations & Labor Relations | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President, Flight Operations and Labor Relations | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President, Flight Operations & Labor Relations | Current |
| Trans World Airlines, Inc. | Staff Vice President of Labor Relations | Former |
| Atlas | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President, Charter Sales and Marketing, Charter Business Unit | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President Charter Sales and Marketing Charter Business Unit | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Vice President, Charter Sales and Marketing, Charter Business Unit | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Charter Business Unit | Former |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Operational and Sales Positions | Former |
| Dowling Company, Inc. | Bachelor's Degree | Former |
| Dowling College | Bachelor of Science Degree | Former |
Mark S. Swearingin is responsible for all aspects of the Company's global maintenance and engineering activities and strategy, including the most efficient means of maintaining AAWW's aircraft fleet and the most effective ways to improve maintenance costs. Mr. Swearingin, who joined AAWW in July 2007, has a broad range of experience in aircraft maintenance and engineering. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Swearingin served as Vice President, Technical Operations for SH&E Air Transport Consultancy, the world's largest air transport consulting firm, where he was responsible for growing the airline-managed services practice. He also has held key positions at Air Canada Technical Services, Midwest Airlines, USAirways and UPS Airlines. Mr. Swearingin is a graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in aviation technology. He holds airframe and powerplant licenses and a private pilot rating from the Federal Aviation Administration.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President, Technical Operations | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President, Technical Operations | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Vice President, Technical Operations | Current |
| Purdue University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Aviation Technology | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President of Defense and Government Programs | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Vice President, Defense & Government Programs | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President, Defense & Government Programs | Current |
| Naval War College | Master of Science Degree In National Security Management | Former |
| Naval War College | Bachelor's Degree In International Relations | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Vice President, Safety and Regulatory Compliance | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Vice President, Safety & Regulatory Compliance | Current |
| Polar Air Cargo Inc. | Vice President, Safety and Regulatory Compliance | Current |
| Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. | Director of Safety | Current |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Degrees | Former |
Captain Rich Wright is currently a Boeing 747-400 captain and line check pilot for Atlas Air. With over 14,000 hours and typed in the B-747, B-727, CE-500, G-1159 and G-IV, he has extensive domestic and international flight experience. Captain Wright is also a qualified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic and has served as a Flight Engineer on the Boeing 747/707/727 aircraft. He is an experienced flight, ground and simulator instructor with numerous management assignments. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Masters Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University he became a faculty member. While flying the line he has been teaching airline new hire candidates how to pass the simulator check ride and coaching for the Captains Board Interview. As a recent addition to ACS, he brings extensive real world current experience to the staff.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Pilot | Current |
| Aviation Consulting Services | Captain | Current |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Masters Degree | Former |
Richard Hoffman is the vice president of technical and operations for OSG Billing Services. He brings over 10 years of expertise in corporate finance and technical operations to the company. Hoffman is responsible for the tactical planning and development of new technologies at the company along with supervising the day-to-day operations. He has established innovative methods and processes at the company that continue to ensure the company's commitment to quality and efficiency. Prior to joining OSG Billing Services, Hoffman worked as manager of financial planning at the MTV Networks. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the budgeting of capital and expenses along with establishing and implementing financial strategies. Hoffman's career history also encompasses work as a cost accountant at Atlas Air and includes an extensive background in public accounting. Hoffman holds an MBA in finance and operations from Lehigh University, and a BA in economics from Clark University. He is an active member of Xplor International.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| OSG Billing Services | Vice President | Current |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Accountant | Current |
| MTV Networks Company | Manager | Former |
| Lehigh University | Mba In Finance and Operations | Former |
| Clark University | MBA In Finance | Former |
| Clark University | BA In Economics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Charter Business Unit | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
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