PURCHASE, N.Y., April 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Air Worldwide (Nasdaq:AAWW) has appointed Patricia Goodwin-Peters as Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
Starting today, Patricia will lead the human resources team and be responsible for providing strategic leadership through the development of human resources policies and practices that reflect the company’s values and support its strategy. She will be based in Purchase, New York, and report to William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Goodwin-Peters joins Atlas Air with more than 15 years of human resources experience. Most recently, she was the Head of Human Resources North America for Kate Spade & Company, responsible for talent identification and management initiatives, during which she was a liaison to the board of directors on topics of talent and strategy. Additionally, she led companywide culture, learning and organization development. Prior to Kate Spade, Ms. Goodwin-Peters held senior HR positions with Aeropostale, Inc. and Ralph Lauren Corporation, where she led global performance management and mobilization programs that facilitated company growth.
“Our company has experienced significant growth over the last several years and is well-positioned to continue that growth in 2018 and beyond,” said Mr. Flynn. “We welcome Patricia to Atlas Air. She brings extensive experience and knowledge that will help us continue to develop our human resources strategy and organization to achieve our business goals and to maintain a best-in-class culture that will drive business success.”
About Atlas Air Worldwide:
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc., Southern Air Holdings, Inc. and Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world’s largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers a broad array of Boeing 747, 777, 767, 757 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international applications.
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