Designa Axess Industries Holding Welcomes New COO Stefan Schaffner
Designa Axess Industries Holding is delighted to welcome Stefan Schaffner as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With his extensive international experience, he will actively shape the future of Designa and Axess, driving our continued focus on operational excellence and international growth.
Stefan brings more than 30 years of international management experience. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at SITA, where he led the global Airport Division, launched a major transformation program, and oversaw one of the largest M&A transactions in the company’s history. He has also played a pivotal role in the digital access and parking solutions industry — building international organizations, transforming them, and guiding them to global market leadership.
“I am very pleased to welcome Stefan Schaffner to our leadership team. With his experience and international mindset, he will bring valuable impulses to the further development of our group and help us continue our success story.” — Oliver Suter, CEO Designa Axess Industries Holding
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