SWISSto12 appoints Fredrik Gustavsson as Chief Financial and Strategy Officer

Fredrik Gustavsson.jpgRenens, Switzerland, May 8, 2025 - SWISSto12,  a manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radio-frequency products, has announced the appointment of Fredrik Gustavsson as its new Chief Financial and Strategy Officer (CFSO). This news follows the announcement of Steve Collar joining SWISSto12’s Board of Directors as Chairman.

Gustavsson brings a wealth of experience as an accomplished strategy and corporate development executive. With a proven track record of delivering substantial shareholder value and driving sustainable growth, he has successfully led corporate strategies across multiple industries, with a particular focus on satellite communications and transport sectors. His extensive expertise spans corporate finance, M&A, and performance improvement, making him an ideal addition to SWISSto12’s leadership team.

Gustavsson's career includes significant leadership roles in some of the world’s leading companies. Most recently, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at Inmarsat, where he played a key role in shaping the company’s corporate strategy, driving M&A opportunities, and leading strategic growth initiatives. He was also part of the core team that negotiated the $7.3 billion sale of Inmarsat to Viasat. Previously, Fredrik held senior roles at easyJet, Credit Suisse, Teneo, and McKinsey & Company, where he advised C-suite management teams and boards on strategic and financial matters across a variety of sectors.

Key achievements in Fredrik’s career include:

  • Leading Inmarsat’s strategic development and M&A activities, delivering sector-leading growth and value creation for shareholders
  • Driving easyJet’s European expansion strategy and fleet investment decisions, which significantly increased profitability and shareholder returns
  • Managing and executing M&A transactions valued at over US$ 25 billion across various industries, including transport and satellite communications
  • Spearheading performance improvement initiatives resulting in over US$ 500 million in cumulative annual profit improvement and enhanced return on capital

SWISSto12 is a manufacturer of advanced satellite RF products, payloads and systems, including the HummingSat: a small yet powerful geostationary telecommunications satellite developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) through its public-private-partnership program. The company’s RF products benefit from unique and patented 3D-printing technologies and associated Radio Frequency (RF) product designs that deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF functionality.