- Swissport has appointed Chris Severson as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer from January 2026, strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates technology-driven transformation across its global aviation services network.
- Reporting to President and CEO Warwick Brady, Severson will lead Swissport’s strategy, digital innovation and operational performance initiatives, including the company’s internal innovation hub, the Swissport Lab.
- Severson brings over 20 years of international experience in large-scale transformation from previous roles at Terra Firma, Philip Morris International and Digicel Group.
- His appointment underscores Swissport’s commitment to enhancing efficiency, customer experience and digital capability as it strengthens its position as the world’s leading aviation services provider.
Swissport has appointed Chris Syverson as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer effective January 2026. He has over two decades of international experience in strategy, transformation and operational leadership across multiple industries, and joins Swissport’s executive team as the company drives innovation and technology-led transformation across its global operations.
Swissport, a global leader in aviation services, has appointed Chris Severson as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, reporting directly to President and CEO, Warwick Brady. He will lead Swissport’s transformation agenda, focusing on operational performance, digital innovation and creating the airport experience of the future.
“We are at the forefront of technological change in our sector to transform the airport customer experience,” said Warwick. “The Swissport Lab is our in-house innovation hub to drive reliability and efficiency, providing world-class service to our partner airlines and airports. I am delighted to welcome Chris Severson to Swissport. His experience in leading large-scale transformations across industries will be key in accelerating our technology and innovation initiatives, helping Swissport continue to deliver safer, more efficient and customer-focused airport operations.” said Brady, President and CEO of Swissport.
Prior to joining Swissport, Chris served as Managing Director of Operations at Terra Firma, one of Europe’s leading private equity firms, where he led transformation and value creation across a diversified portfolio. He also held senior leadership roles at Philip Morris International and Digicel Group, where he led major organizational transformations across multiple markets.
Chris’ appointment underscores Swissport’s commitment to using technology and innovation to strengthen its position as the world’s premier aviation services provider.
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