Horst Bergmann, the former CEO and chairman of Jeppesen, where he worked for more than 40 years until retiring in 2003, passed away on January 21. He also served as chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) in 1996.
According to GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce, “Horst Bergmann was a passionate champion for the aviation community and an influential and visionary leader. His hard work and dedication led to Jeppesen’s significant growth in employees and revenues during his tenure and he was instrumental in Jeppesen’s transformation from a paper-based navigational aid provider to a leader in integrated aviation solutions.
“GAMA is grateful for Horst’s inspirational industry leadership and his contributions as a GAMA board member and chairman. On behalf of GAMA and its membership, I offer our deepest condolences to Horst’s family, friends, and colleagues.”
Jeppesen managing director Jens Schiefele also remarked on Bergmann's legacy: “Horst was a driving force behind making Jeppesen charting a renowned product, leaving a lasting impact on the entire aviation industry.”