Air and travel services provider dnata has announced the appointment of Willy Ruf as its managing director for Switzerland.
Ruf will oversee dnata’s ground handling and cargo business and operations at Geneva (GVA) and Zürich (ZRH) airports, where the company has more than 30 airline customers. He will manage a team of 1,100 employees.
A Swiss national, Ruf has over 30 years of international experience in the ground handling, cargo and travel industries, most recently as dnata’s head of operations in Geneva. Prior to joining dnata, he held various senior leadership roles at Wisag Aviation and Swissport across Europe.
dnata serves more than 30 airline customers in Switzerland
Ruf will report to Stewart Angus, dnata’s regional CEO for Europe. His appointment is effective January 1, 2024.
Angus said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Willy Ruf, who has demonstrated exceptional management skills and steadfast commitment to excellence as our operations leader in Geneva. As a respected and experienced leader in our industry, he is well equipped to contribute significantly to our strategic objectives and strengthen dnata’s market presence in Switzerland.”
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