- Swissport has appointed Chris Severson as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, effective January 2026, strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates technology-driven transformation across its global aviation services network.
- Reporting to President & CEO Warwick Brady, Severson will lead Swissport’s strategy, digital innovation and operational performance initiatives, including the company’s in-house innovation hub, Swissport’s lab.
- Severson brings more than 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 reinforces its position as the world’s leading aviation services provider.
Swissport has appointed Chris Severson as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, effective January 2026. He brings over two decades of international experience in strategy, transformation, and operational leadership across multiple industries, joining Swissport’s executive team as the company drives innovation and technology-led transformation across its global operations.
Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, 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.
“We are at the forefront of our sector’s technological change to transform customer experience at the airport. Swissport’s lab is our in-house innovation hub to enhance reliability and efficiency, providing world-class service to our airline and airport partners. I am delighted to welcome Chris Severson to Swissport. His experience in leading large-scale transformations across industries will be key in accelerating our tech and innovation initiatives, helping Swissport continue to deliver safer, more efficient, and customer-focused airport operations.”, said Warwick Brady, Swissport’s President and CEO.
Before joining Swissport, Chris served as Operating Managing Director 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 drove major organisational transformations across multiple markets.
Chris’s appointment underscores Swissport’s commitment to using technology and innovation to strengthen its position as the #1 global aviation services provider.
