John Witzig

Vice President of Corporate Aviation, Pfizer Inc.

Having joined Pfizer in 2011, Witzig is responsible for worldwide transportation of personnel aboard company aircraft and ground vehicles. Witzig is a member of Pfizer’s Human Resources Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Council. He also is a member of the Aviation Director’s Roundtable.

Prior to joining Pfizer, Witzig was the senior vice president of operations for CitationAir, Cessna’s fractional aircraft business, where he held roles of increasing responsibility, beginning as an aircraft captain in 2001. Previous roles ranged from being a line pilot for an overnight freight company, to chief pilot of a business aviation flight department. Witzig is an airline transport pilot with more than 7,000 hours of flight time and several type ratings.

Witzig holds a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He and his wife Dena have two college-age children.


Joined NBAA Board: 2018
Current Term Expires: 2024
Committee Service: Chair, Compensation, Investment & Succession Committee; Member, Executive Committee


Additional Information About John Witzig

Oct. 13, 2021 Koch, Witzig Chosen to Lead NBAA Board of Directors; Amalfitano, Weihs to Lead Advisory Council
June 15, 2018 At NBAA’s Annual Meeting, Members Approve Directors and a Bylaws Update
June 3, 2018 Pfizer’s John Witzig Named to NBAA Board of Directors

Last updated Oct. 13, 2021