Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced the appointment of Alain Chisari as the new head of its Swiss WorldCargo division, effective October 1, 2024. Chisari, who is 52, has been a part of SWISS since 2008, during which he has held various management roles within both SWISS and the Lufthansa Group.
Currently serving as the ITA Implementation Officer for the Lufthansa Group, Chisari will succeed Lorenzo Stoll, who has opted to pursue opportunities outside the airline industry. In his new role, Chisari will lead the Swiss WorldCargo airfreight division, which employs approximately 300 staff worldwide. He will be responsible for shaping and executing the division’s business strategy as it continues to expand its market presence.
Chisari takes over from Stoll, who left Swiss WorldCargo at the end of July after 11 years of dedicated service. Stoll is set to become the CEO of a Swiss company in the healthcare sector. Chisari initially joined SWISS in 2008, bringing over a decade of experience from other airlines outside the Lufthansa Group. He started as Head of Leisure Sales before progressing to Head of External Relations & Alliances.
In 2013, Chisari joined Edelweiss, SWISS’s sister airline, as Chief Commercial Officer and member of the Management Board. Heike Birlenbach, Chief Commercial Officer at SWISS, expressed confidence in Chisari’s ability to continue developing the air cargo business. She also extended her gratitude to Lorenzo Stoll for his exceptional leadership during the challenging pandemic period, which saw Swiss WorldCargo significantly contribute to the company’s success.
