Organisational structure

Organisation chart

The following organisation chart of Zurich Airport Ltd. shows the Board of Directors and the companyʼs six divisions headed by members of the Management Board:

Aviation

All the functions required for ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality flight operations at Zurich Airport are grouped together in the Aviation division. These include all passenger departure, arrival and transfer processes, the coordination of stand allocation and guidance of aircraft on the aprons as well as safety and security. Everything runs smoothly because all partners are coordinated by a central control body – Airport Steering. The Aviation division is furthermore responsible for all freight-related activities and, together with Aviation Marketing, constitutes the interface to the airlines. Operation of the airportʼs 800-hectare site, including planning, utilities, waste management and maintenance of civil engineering structures, also falls under the remit of Aviation. The Aviation division additionally ensures that aviation infrastructures and procedures are developed to meet demand, and handles all questions relating to noise management and resident protection.

Commercial

The Commercial division views Zurich Airport from the perspective of its customers. It is responsible for marketing, landside transport and managing the airportʼs commercial centers. Alongside running the Circle service complex and one of Switzerlandʼs most successful shopping centers, this division seeks to shape attractive airside and landside shopping, service and dining experiences. Further duties entail overall responsibility for all landside transport services, the various parking products and links with public transport. Similarly, this division oversees the digital activities as well as all marketing functions.

Real Estate

The Real Estate division is responsible for the development and construction as well as the commercial, technical and infrastructural operation of all the buildings and associated installations at Zurich Airport. Its portfolio includes everything from the terminals, office centers and logistics and hangar buildings through to the Circle complex. The division ensures that all projects, small and large, are completed on schedule within their defined budgets while meeting the necessary quality standards, and that the airportʼs real estate and systems are optimally operated throughout their entire life cycle. These include building services, energy and heating, the baggage handling system, the passenger loading bridges and the Skymetro passenger transport service to Dock E.

International

The International division manages the ongoing development of the international business and also oversees the airports and subsidiaries that Zurich Airport Ltd. operates abroad. This involves analysing airport concessions, the privatisation of airports and direct acquisition opportunities, along with the development and management of airport operator projects. This also includes providing support and knowledge transfer to our own airports and subsidiaries abroad – as well as advising and supporting strategic investors involved in developing and operating airports.

Finance & Services

The Finance & Services division oversees the financial control of the company and manages its cross-divisional functions. Along with the usual financial functions, including treasury and investor relations, its remit also includes responsibility for all matters relating to information and communications technology, central purchasing and charge management. The Legal, Risk & Compliance and the Sustainability & Environment departments are also integrated in this division.

People & Communications

The People & Communications division handles all the strategic staff functions of the company. Human Resources and People & Organisational Development are responsible for modern personnel management and for further developing corporate and management culture. Corporate Communications is responsible for internal and external communications, while Public Affairs fosters relationships with the political community. The airport as a destination also falls within this divisionʼs remit.

The office of the General Secretary acts as the support staff unit for the Board of Directors.