Matt Kritzinger is the CEO of AG AVIATION GROUP Ltd and AG4 GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (CY) Ltd, carrying forward a family history in agricultural aviation dating back to 1978. His leadership at AG Aviation Group has been instrumental in accelerating the adoption of aerial application in Africa, while his vision for AG4 Global Technology Solutions is reshaping the way in which humans, aircraft, and systems engage facilitating greater efficiency gains for customers. Matt's stewardship, together with his esteemed team, is highly respected in the industry, charting an impressive course of innovation, progress, and service excellence.

Koos (H.J.) Kieck, a veteran aviator with a lifelong passion for flying, has spent over five decades dedicated to aviation. Married to Linda for 51 years, they are proud parents of two sons: Erich, and Carl.

Koos's aviation journey began as a student pilot in the South African Air Force (SAAF) in 1968, where he earned his wings on December 5, 1969. Over the years, he piloted a variety of aircraft including Harvards, Impalas, and Mirage 3s, eventually becoming an Air Warfare Instructor (PAI) and an instructor in 1972. After a distinguished career in the SAAF, Koos retired in 2009.

Post-retirement, Koos joined Aerosud as chief instructor on Impalas at Hoedspruit, training Gabonese pilots for their Air Force. Following this tenure, he transitioned to WOF/FFA as a fire bomber pilot, operating Dromader and Thrush aircraft before spending the last five years of his firefighting career on the Air Tractor 802. Koos retired from fire fighting at the end of 2022, having contributed significantly to wildfire suppression efforts.

In his current phase of life, Koos dedicates his time to giving flying instruction wherever he can, motivated by his deep gratitude for the opportunities aviation has provided him.  As Chief Flight Instructor at AAFA, he eagerly looks forward to meeting new aviators and continuing to share his wealth of knowledge and experience in the aerial application field of aviation.

Edward Whitton is CTO and founder of AG4 GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (CY) Ltd, and CEO of NOVADESIGN FZE, with over 40 years of Industrial and Safety related software and systems design experience. Developing and implementing systems ranging from Ruggedised PCs in Fire Engines and command and control systems in the UK, to Industrial strength Toyota parts e-commerce systems in Saudi Arabia. Edward has a proven track record of delivering innovative systems around the globe and is now focused on bringing innovation to AG by revolutionizing safety in the Aerial Application Industry.

Henry currently holds the position of Operations Manager at Ag Aviation Africa LTD. With a strong foundation in the South African Air Force (SAAF), Henry commenced his journey as an aircraft mechanic and flight engineer. His professional career spans over 22 years and encompasses a diverse range of roles, including positions as a Field Services Engineer, Chief Engineer, and of AME Inspector. Specializing in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Flight Engineering across both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, Henry's expertise is both comprehensive and versatile. Henry is passionate about knowledge sharing and training. He has successfully completed his instructor's rating, allowing him to pass on some of his knowledge and expertise through Ag Aviation’s Flight Academy.  Henry's dedication to fostering relationships, meeting customer requirements, and nurturing aspiring engineers underscores his passion for propelling the aviation industry forward.