INFORM Aviation Business Unit Announces New Senior Vice President
Feb 3, 2026
INFORM marks the next step of its successful transition phase with a leadership update.
Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, previously Executive Lead Transformation, will take over as the new
Senior Vice President with immediate effect and will be responsible for managing the business unit.

Following a period of direct oversight by Dr. Jörg Herbers, CEO of INFORM GmbH, the strategic transformation of INFORM Aviation business unit has reached another milestone. “Our priority is to create even greater benefits for our customers,” said Dr. Richenhagen. “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.”
Since June 2025, Dr. Richenhagen has played an integral role in INFORM Aviation’s recent transformation, actively shaping product strategy and development in close collaboration with engineering and leadership teams. His appointment ensures continuity of the division’s strategic direction and strengthens the operational foundations of its GroundStar software suite.
With extensive management experience across complex software organizations and deep expertise in mobility-related industries, including aviation, Dr. Richenhagen brings a combination of technological insight, transformational leadership, and a commitment to sustainable value creation. Central to his approach is fostering transparent and collaborative dialogue with customers and partners.
Under Dr. Richenhagen’s leadership, INFORM Aviation will continue pursuing its key strategic objectives:
- Continuous innovation and adaptation to market demands.
- Deeper integration of Cloud and AI technologies.
- Refinement of a modular and cutting-edge product portfolio.
Dr. Herbers will continue to support INFORM Aviation through overarching strategic initiatives.
INFORM AI Aviation Summit 2026
Plan. Predict. Perform. Shaping Tomorrow’s Aviation with AI.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Frankfurt Airport.
