Starting on 9 January 2023, he will be responsible for group finance, including controlling, accounting, M&A, IR, tax, and procurement.
He succeeds Iván Nash Vila, who communicated his intention to step down from his position earlier this year. Jourik Hooghe joins Swissport from Wizz Air, one of the largest and fast-growing low-cost airlines in Europe. He will report to Warwick Brady, President & CEO of Swissport.
“I am pleased to announce Jourik Hooghe as our new Group CFO,” said Brady, President & CEO of Swissport International AG. “Jourik can draw on extensive industry experience in various senior finance and commercial roles. As the CFO of Wizz Air, he successfully guided the airline through the Covid economy. I look forward to having him on the team to support us in creating value for our customers and our shareholders.”
