ATI president O’Grady retires
26 / 01 / 2024
O'Grady (L) and Betson (R). Source: ATSG via Business Wire
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) airline subsidiary Air Transport International (ATI) has appointed a new president following the retirement of James O’Grady from the role.
O’Grady has served as president of ATI since January 2016 and prior to that had been chief operating officer since September 2014.
Before joining the airline, he held management positions in other ATSG subsidiaries, including serving as managing director of Global Flight Source. He began his career with the company at ATSG subsidiary ABX Air in 1983.
Mike Betson now takes up the role of president. He has been the airline’s chief operating officer since 2021 and prior to joining ATI, he was vice president of industrial engineering for UPS, where he was responsible for global planning, execution, and service results for over 17,000 employees including airline pilots, mechanics, package handlers and vendors.
“Jim’s unwavering dedication to the corporation’s success has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Joe Hete, chairman and chief executive officer of ATSG.
“Throughout four decades of service, Jim consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment, vision, and passion for executing ATSG’s strategic mission. We wish him the very best for the future.”
“As we go forward,” continued Hete, “ATI will be in good hands with Mike, whose leadership has already proven decisive in continuing the airline’s record of success.”
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