Swissport, makes two key changes to its executive team. Karen Cox, formerly Global Director of Operations & Safety and Co-Head of UK and Ireland, assumes the role of CEO for the group’s UK & Ireland region. Andres Diez, Director of Global Commercial, becomes new Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas, taking on the task of driving top-line business growth and improving profitability across the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Both appointments became effective on 1 April 2023.

“Karen and Andres have both made significant contributions to Swissport since joining the company in 2021,” says Warwick Brady, President and CEO of Swissport International AG. “As we put all our energy into taking the company to the next level of global service excellence, we also want to further commercialize our offering across countries and regions, especially for airlines operating worldwide. With Karen and Andres, we had top candidates from within our own ranks who have the skills and experience to help drive the business forward on this path.”

Karen Cox reports to Warwick Brady, President & CEO of Swissport International AG. As she takes up her new role as CEO of Swissport’s UK & Ireland region, she is stepping down as Director of Global Operations & Safety. This post will be taken over ad interim by Richard Male, Global VP for Ground Handling.

Andres Diez reports to Frank Mena, CEO of Swissport’s US & Canada region, and to Rene Pascua, CEO of Latin America & the Caribbean. Andres joined Swissport as Director of Global Commercial in September of 2021. Until a successor has been appointed, he will also continue to serve Swissport in this capacity.