Gogo Inc., the world’s largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market, today announced the appointment of Crystal Gordon as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective Nov. 3.
She joins Gogo today and will succeed current Executive Vice President and General Counsel Margee Elias who is retiring.
Elias will serve as Special Advisor to the CEO for six months and will work closely with Gordon during that time as they transition job responsibilities.
“We conducted a lengthy search for Margee’s replacement and found the perfect fit with Crystal,” said Oakleigh Thorne, Gogo’s Chairman and CEO.
“She has impressive backgrounds in aviation businesses, and in corporate and securities law which will be vital to Gogo’s continued success.
“I am excited to welcome Crystal onboard and I want to thank Margee for her 15 years of exceptional and dedicated service to Gogo.”
Gordon joins Gogo from Bristow Group Inc., the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions.
Bristow offers aviation services to a broad base of major integrated, national and independent offshore energy companies and provides commercial search and rescue services in several countries.
At Bristow Group, she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary since 2020.