Urs Lauener

Urs Lauener is the Chief Operating Officer of Skyguide, the Swiss air navigation service provider, where he has worked for over 30 years, starting his career as an air traffic controller. Currently, he is navigating the organization through a significant crisis marked by a series of IT failures and financial difficulties that have raised concerns about the stability and future of air traffic management in Switzerland. Lauener has emphasized the need for system stability over innovation in light of these challenges and is actively involved in discussions about the possibility of state intervention to ensure Skyguide's operational viability.