INFORM Aviation Business Unit Announces New Senior Vice President

Dr. Johannes Richenhagen takes over as the new Senior Vice President with immediate effect.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 12:15pm

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INFORM, a global leader in AI-driven optimization software, has announced a leadership update for its Aviation business unit. Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, previously Executive Lead Transformation, will take over as the new Senior Vice President and will be responsible for managing the business unit. This appointment ensures continuity of the division's strategic direction and strengthens the operational foundations of its GroundStar software suite.

Why it matters

The leadership change at INFORM Aviation comes at a critical time as the company continues to pursue its key strategic objectives, including continuous innovation, deeper integration of Cloud and AI technologies, and refinement of its modular and cutting-edge product portfolio. Dr. Richenhagen's extensive management experience and deep expertise in mobility-related industries, including aviation, will be crucial in driving the division's growth and helping customers address their evolving needs and challenges.

The details

Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, who previously served as the Executive Lead Transformation, will take over as the new Senior Vice President of INFORM Aviation with immediate effect. He will be responsible for managing the business unit and overseeing the strategic transformation that has been underway since June 2025. Dr. Richenhagen has played an integral role in shaping the product strategy and development of INFORM Aviation's GroundStar software suite in close collaboration with the engineering and leadership teams.

  • Dr. Richenhagen's appointment as the new Senior Vice President of INFORM Aviation takes effect immediately.
  • Since June 2025, Dr. Richenhagen has been actively involved in INFORM Aviation's recent transformation efforts.

The players

Dr. Johannes Richenhagen

The new Senior Vice President of INFORM Aviation, who previously served as the Executive Lead Transformation and has extensive management experience across complex software organizations and deep expertise in mobility-related industries, including aviation.

Dr. Jörg Herbers

The CEO of INFORM GmbH, who will continue to support INFORM Aviation through overarching strategic initiatives.

INFORM

A global leader in AI-driven optimization software, which has announced the leadership update for its Aviation business unit.

GroundStar

INFORM's comprehensive software suite for the optimization of aviation processes, which Dr. Richenhagen will be responsible for strengthening the operational foundations of.

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What they’re saying

“Our priority is to create even greater benefits for our customers. We will continue building solutions that make aviation operations more efficient, reliable, and sustainable – always in close partnership with our customers to address their evolving needs and challenges.”

— Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, Senior Vice President, INFORM Aviation

What’s next

Under Dr. Richenhagen's leadership, INFORM Aviation will continue pursuing its key strategic objectives, including continuous innovation and adaptation to market demands, deeper integration of Cloud and AI technologies, and refinement of a modular and cutting-edge product portfolio.

The takeaway

The leadership change at INFORM Aviation signals the company's commitment to driving innovation and addressing the evolving needs of its customers in the aviation industry. Dr. Richenhagen's extensive experience and expertise will be crucial in guiding the division's strategic direction and ensuring the continued success of its GroundStar software suite.