Exhibit 99.1
ATSG Names Mike Berger as President
WILMINGTON, OH October 2, 2023 Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG), the global leader in medium wide-body freighter aircraft
leasing, air operations, and support services, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Mike Berger, 62, currently Chief Strategy Officer, as President of ATSG, effective October 1, 2023.
In his new role, Berger will continue to lead ATSGs transformational growth as the market leader in freighter leasing and air operations. He will be
responsible for aligning the business operations with the companys long-term strategic plans. He will continue to report to Rich Corrado, who remains the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of ATSG.
Joe Hete, current Chairman of the Board, and former CEO, noted, This is a key step in the expansion of Bergers responsibilities, to assume
responsibility for the operating companies, as well as the commercial business. Corrado, as chief executive officer, will focus primarily on ATSGs strategic planning and management team development for the future.
Berger joined the company in 2018 as chief commercial officer and president of the companys Airborne Global Solutions subsidiary. He was promoted to
chief strategy officer in 2022. Prior to joining ATSG, he held senior leadership positions at major air express companies including DHL, TNT in Europe, and with Dicom Transportation Group of Canada. He started his career with Airborne Express. He
has a bachelors degree in business management from Temple University.
Mike is a visionary business leader with a proven record of
success, said Corrado. His keen understanding of the global air freight industry and his ability to forge strong relationships with key customers have been, and will continue to be, decisive factors in ATSGs emergence as the
worlds premiere freighter lessor.
I am honored and humbled to move into this new role, said Berger. I look forward to
continuing to realize ATSGs successful strategy of delivering its unique portfolio of flexible, innovative air transportation solutions to air carriers, e-commerce leaders, and government agencies in
order to maximize shareholder value and drive long-term sustainable growth.