Gilles Rufenacht: Captain Freshly Appointed At The Helm Of Geneva Airport
Strategic transition planned for autumn 2024
Officially announced by airport management on Tuesday, the appointment of Gilles Rufenacht as Director of Geneva Airport marks the start of a new chapter for the airport infrastructure. He will take over from André Schneider in the autumn of 2024, following a decisive meeting of the Board of Directors to select the airport's new CEO.
Portrait D'un Dirigeant Chevronné
A well-known player in Geneva's business world, Gilles Rufenacht has been at the helm of the Clinique des Grangettes for over a decade. Integrated into the Hirslanden healthcare group in recent years, the clinic has benefited from his assertive leadership. Alongside this commitment, he has chaired the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG) since 2020, underlining his deep involvement in local economic development.
The announcement of his appointment highlights his skills in managing and transforming complex organizations, as well as his ability to engage in dialogue and his in-depth understanding of Geneva's economic, political and associative ecology.
Challenges and opportunities arising from this appointment
- Ensure a smooth transition to airport management in the fall of 2024.
- Capitalize on Gilles Rufenacht's experience in managing complex entities to steer the airport towards new horizons.
- Maintain dialogue with the various stakeholders to strengthen the airport's position in Geneva's economic fabric.
- Explore innovative development strategies in line with current and future challenges in the aeronautics sector.
Publication date: November 14, 2023, 19:00 / Update: November 14, 2023, 21:26.
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