Tag: Warwick Brady

Swissport appoints Chris Severson as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer

Swissport has appointed Chris Severson as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, reporting to the President & CEO, Warwick Brady. He will lead Swissport’s transformation agenda focusing on operational performance, digital innovation, and creating the airport experience of tomorrow. ...

Swissport launches operations at seven new Saudi Arabian airports

Swissport launches operations at seven new Saudi Arabian airports

Swissport has launched ground handling operations at seven new airports in Saudi Arabia, doubling its presence in the country to 13 stations. The company will now provide ground services at Hail, Al Jouf, Tabuk, Yanbu, Taif, Abha and Jizan airports. The airports join Swissport's existing groun...

Swissport renews ground handling license at Zurich Airport

Swissport renews ground handling license at Zurich Airport

Swissport has been handed another seven-year ground handling license at Zurich Airport. The company will continue to provide baggage handling, aircraft pushback and de-icing services, in addition to air cargo logistics, passenger check-in and boarding and lounge hospitality, at Zurich until 2032....

Lufthansa plans own ground services at Munich Airport

Lufthansa plans to handle part of the flights of Lufthansa Group Airlines at Munich Airport itself later this year. A potential 100% acquisition of Swissport Losch GmbH & Co. KG at the Munich location from the current shareholders, Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH and Losch Airport S...

Swissport commences Frankfurt Airport ground handling operations

Swissport commences Frankfurt Airport ground handling operations

Swissport last weekend launched ground handling services at Frankfurt Airport. Operations were successfully kicked-off serving the early morning flights of KLM, Air France and LOT at terminals 1 and 2. Frankfurt will soon become Swissport’s largest site in Germany and one of its most signifi...

Swissport CEO Warwick Brady says M&A 'high on agenda' for 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Swissport CEO Warwick Brady says M&A ‘high on agenda’ for 2025

Swissport CEO Warwick Brady says that after a record year of growth, the group is well positioned to consolidate the ground handling market and boost its footprint in 2025. The chief executive reports that group revenue rose more than 10 per cent year-on-year in 2024, and that Swissport is target...

Swissport realizes strong volume growth in 2023

In 2023 Swissport International AG handled 3.9 million flights (2022: 3.3 million), a plus of 15.3 percent, and served some 232 million airline passengers (2022: 186 million), which is an increase of 24.6 percent. Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air ca...

Swissport commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Swissport International AG announces its steadfast commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, marking a milestone in the company’s dedication to sustainability. The ambitious goal will be realized through a transition pathway addressing Scopes 1, 2 and 3 of carbon emissions—cate...

Swissport and Asyad Holding sign binding transaction agreements

Swissport International AG and the Saudi ASYAD Holding, signed binding transaction agreements for the sale of a 49 percent stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia to ASYAD. The two partners are embarking on a strategic partnership to jointly drive the development and growth of the aviation ground services ...

Swissport Doubles Passenger Numbers in 2022

In 2022, Swissport International AG accelerated its revenue growth on the back of a strong recovery of global aviation. The airport ground services division handled 3.3 million flights last year (2021: 2.0 million) and served 186 million passengers, almost double the number of travelers served a ...

Jourik Hooghe Becomes New Chief Financial Officer

Swissport has appointed Mr. Jourik Hooghe as Chief Financial Officer and member of Group Management. Starting on 9 January 2023, he will be responsible for group finance, including controlling, accounting, M&A, IR, tax, and procurement. Jourik Hooghe will join Swissport International AG on...

Swissport joins IATA gender balance initiative

Swissport has joined “25by2025”, the IATA initiative on raising the number of women in senior management and in areas where women are underrepresented. The commitment is part of Swissport's focus on diversity and inclusion. Warwick Brady, President & CEO of Swissport International AG, ...

Swissport appoints Ms. Ilse De Loof as General Counsel & Company Secretary

Ms. Ilse De Loof will join Swissport as General Counsel & Company Secretary on 1 April 2022 and become a member of the Executive Leadership Team. She comes from Dutch LBC Tank Terminals Group, a global provider of logistics solutions. She will report to Warwick Brady, President & CEO o...

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