Christopher J. Moore

Chief Executive Officer at Gogo

Board

Since December 3, 2024

Age

49 years

Education

Holds an international business degree from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

Tenure

Joined Gogo Inc. as Chief Executive Officer on December 3, 2024 following the acquisition of Satcom Direct, and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors.

Also at Gogo

Oakleigh Thorne

Executive Chair of the Board

CLG

Crystal L. Gordon

Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Secretary

Hayden Olson

Executive Vice President, General Manager, SD Government

About

Christopher J. Moore is the Chief Executive Officer of Gogo Inc., having taken on the role on December 3, 2024 following the acquisition of Satcom Direct. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors, contributing to the strategic direction of the company.

With nearly two decades of experience in the telecommunications and IT industries, he has held various senior roles including product management, Vice President of Sales, and Global Sales Director at Inmarsat, among others.

Before his current position, he made significant contributions at Satcom Direct, where he expanded the company's international footprint and served in various leadership capacities such as President and other executive roles.

He holds an international business degree from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, which has underpinned his approach to strategic business growth and innovation in the aviation connectivity sector.

$GOGO Performance Under Christopher J. Moore

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Satcom Direct	President	2019–2024	Held the role until transitioning to Gogo following its acquisition of Satcom Direct
Satcom Direct	Chief Operating Officer	2017–2019	Held the role preceding the presidency
Satcom Direct	Chief Commercial Officer	2012–2015	Focused on commercial strategies
Satcom Direct	Vice President of Satcom Direct International	2012	Expanded the company’s global footprint
Inmarsat PLC	Global Sales Director	N/A	Managed sales for aeronautical, maritime, land, and government markets
Trading Apps	Vice President of Sales	N/A	Held a senior sales role
Horizon Mobile	Vice President of Sales	N/A	Focused on sales leadership
Westcon	Product Management	N/A	Began his career in product management

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$850,000	Annual	Set by employment agreement effective November 2024.
Retention Bonus	$2,000,000	One-time (2024)	Granted in connection with Satcom Direct acquisition.
Restricted Stock Units	1,000,000 RSUs, $8,100,000	Vest over 5 years	Granted on December 3, 2024; vests in equal annual installments.
Severance Benefits	$13,823,486	Upon termination	Includes 12-month base salary continuation, bonus, COBRA, accelerated RSUs.
Relocation Reimbursement	Up to $133,000	Reimbursed upon relocation	For relocation to Denver within six months.
Temporary Housing Costs	Up to $10,000/month	For 6 months	Reimbursed for temporary housing costs.
Legal Fee Reimbursement	Up to $35,000	Reimbursed upon submission	For legal fees related to employment agreement negotiation.

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

Metric	Value	Details
Grant Date	Dec 3, 2024	Award granted as part of Inducement Awards.
Units Granted	1,000,000 shares	Target number of PSUs.
Grant Date Fair Value	$7,910,000	Calculated based on performance outcomes.
Vesting Schedule	2 equal tranches	First tranche vests when stock reaches $20.00 per share for 90 consecutive trading days; second tranche at $25.00.
Performance Metrics	Stock Price Targets	First tranche: Stock must be at or above $20.00 for 90 consecutive trading days; second tranche: $25.00 for 90 consecutive trading days or upon change in control.
Conditions	Continued employment	Vesting contingent upon continued service; accelerated vesting may occur upon specified termination or change in control events.
Evaluation Period	90 consecutive trading days	Applies after the six-month anniversary of the grant date.
Grant Date Stock Price	$7.91 per share	Weighted average calculated via Monte Carlo simulation.