Christoph Schmid will assume the position of Managing Director of Swiss Helicopter AG as of January 1, 2026.

Following a structured handover phase starting October 1, 2025, with his predecessor, he will take responsibility for around 130 employees, 34 helicopters, and 15 locations in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

The Board of Directors is pleased with the appointment. Severin Riedi, Chairman of the Board of SHG, emphasizes: “With this appointment, the successfully initiated path can be consistently continued. Christoph Schmid not only brings many years of international leadership experience but also strategic insight and personal integrity - key prerequisites for leading Swiss Helicopter AG responsibly and with a future-oriented approach.”

Christoph Schmid looks forward to his new role with great anticipation. For him, aviation is far more than just a new professional chapter - the passion for flying has accompanied him since childhood. Since then, he has been fascinated by the technology, international scope, and dynamics of aviation.

Thanks to his multilingualism, Christoph Schmid possesses strong communication skills, even across cultural boundaries.

We warmly welcome Christoph Schmid today and wish him a successful take-off in our company.