---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001564590-21-042739"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "GOGO"
cik: "0001537054"
company_name: "Gogo Inc."
filed_at: "2021-08-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T18:30:37.395236+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Gogo accelerates CFO transition: Bayer departs Aug 9, Boykin named Controller

## Summary
- Michael Bayer steps down as SVP, Controller and CAO effective August 9, 2021 (accelerated from Sept 30).
- Jessica Betjemann becomes CAO and expands role as SVP of Finance and Accounting on Aug 9.
- Jay Boykin, current VP of Accounting, succeeds Bayer as Controller effective Aug 9.
- Bayer remains in advisory capacity through September 30, 2021.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001564590-21-042739
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: GOGO
- cik: 0001537054
- company_name: Gogo Inc.
- filed_at: 2021-08-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537054/000156459021042739/0001564590-21-042739-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537054/000156459021042739/gogo-8ka_20210224.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Michael Bayer departed as Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Gogo Inc..
  - Action: stepped down
  - Role: Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
  source text: On February 24, 2021, Michael Bayer notified the Company that he intended to step down from his position as Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective September 30, 2021
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537054/000156459021042739/0001564590-21-042739-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jessica Betjemann was appointed as Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer at Gogo Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer
  source text: Jessica Betjemann would expand her responsibilities in her new role as Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting and succeed Mr. Bayer as Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective September 30, 2021
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537054/000156459021042739/0001564590-21-042739-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jay Boykin was appointed as Controller at Gogo Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Controller
  source text: Also on that date, Jay Boykin, who currently serves as Vice President of Accounting for the Company, will succeed Mr. Bayer as Controller.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537054/000156459021042739/0001564590-21-042739-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.