Brett Burgess

President and CEO - ATPCO

Brett Burgess is the President & Chief Executive Officer of ATPCO, bringing significant leadership experience across airline distribution, enterprise software, and mission-critical aviation technology. Prior to joining ATPCO in 2026, Brett served as General Manager of Jeppesen ForeFlight, where he led a global business line focused on safety-critical data and software used by airlines and pilots worldwide, delivering sustained growth and operational excellence. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Sabre, where he worked extensively in airline distribution and pricing technologies, gaining firsthand insight into the complexity of industry standards and large-scale collaboration. Prior to Sabre, Brett spent time as a management consultant at Bain & Company in Dallas, Texas and BearingPoint in McLean, Virginia. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Brett is based in Denver, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and two children.
Speaking Sessions
Main stage
Welcome to Elevate 2026

09:00
Main stage
A fireside chat with ATPCO’s new CEO

12:25