Giovanni Russo

Giovanni Russo is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as Chief Operations Officer at Genève Aéroport since November 2017, overseeing airport operations including aviation, passenger services, security, and performance management with a team of 660 employees. Prior to this role, Giovanni held significant positions at EUROCONTROL and Slot Coordination Switzerland, as well as key leadership roles at Zurich Airport Ltd, where responsibilities included ensuring safe and efficient flight operations and infrastructure planning. Giovanni also contributed to various committees and boards within the aviation sector, including SEAC and SESAR. Academic credentials include an MBA in Aviation from Concordia University and degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as air traffic control certification.