Gregor Schmidt

Interim CFO | Board Advisor | Profitability Transformation & Value Creation | Aviation, Aerospace & Defence, and Growth Expert | Ex-Regional CFO Jet Aviation

Zürich Metropolitan Area

About

Most companies do not have a growth problem. They have a value creation problem. Revenue grows — but margins erode. Complexity increases — but transparency disappears. Finance reports numbers — but does not steer the business. M&A transaction needs to close and deliver value. Aerospace & Defense tenders require credible financial structuring and positioning. This is where I typically get mandated. I get mandated for: A) Interim/Fractional CFO mandates B) Board positions C) Key projects: M&A transformation support, Aerospace & Defense bid structuring I am an Interim/Fractional CFO, Board Advisor, and transformation-focused finance executive with nearly two decades of experience in aviation, aerospace & defense, and complex engineering-driven organizations. During my career at Jet Aviation (NYSE: GD), including as Regional CFO for the company’s largest business unit (>2,500 employees), I led large-scale profitability transformations, finance modernization programs, and post-merger integrations with measurable EBIT and cash flow impact. Selected outcomes include: • Increased earnings margins from ~0% to >10% within 3 years • Doubled revenue while expanding margins across a >2,500 employee organization • Delivered $6m EBITDA synergies in a post-merger integration (2x original deal case) • Reduced manual reporting effort by ~80% through digital finance transformation • Implemented SAP S/4HANA and modern BI steering environments enabling real-time financial visibility What differentiates me is the combination of: CFO-level financial rigor operational understanding of engineering-driven businesses value creation mindset and the ability to make economic reality transparent at management and board level I believe sustainable performance starts with transparency: Transparency → Better Decisions → Better Outcomes If your organization is facing complexity, margin pressure, or transformation challenges, feel free to connect, reach out directly or book an appointment with me.

Experience

  • Board Community Member at Board Owl

  • Interim/Fractional CFO at

    Interim CFO who can quickly establish financial transparency and decision support. I get mandated when: - The business grows—but value doesn’t follow - Margins are unclear, inconsistent, or eroding - M&A transaction needs to close and deliver value - Management lacks a single version of financial truth - Complexity has outpaced control and accountability - Aerospace & Defense tenders require credible financial structuring and positioning

  • Vice President, Finance, EMEA at Jet Aviation

  • Board Member at Jet Aviation Business Jets San Marino

  • Board Member at Jet Aviation Flight Services (Malta) Limited

  • Vice President, Finance, APAC at Jet Aviation

  • Vice President, Finance, EMEA&Asia at Jet Aviation