André Zimmermann

Vice President Business Aviation bei Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

Switzerland

About

With over 35 years’ experience, including some 25 years as an executive, I am results-driven leader with a strong focus on people, purpose and values. From global complexities to local cultures, I thrive on entrepreneurial thinking, solving complex-issues and achieving peak performance and excellence, all with the right teams, and the right mindset. As a responsible, passionate and communicative leader, I believe I bring out the best in people, creating a culture of innovation, trust and collaboration.

Experience

  • Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (Stans, Switzerland)
    • Vice President Business Aviation
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Member of the Executive Board responsible for global unit serving private and business customers. Product management, program management (ops), sales, marketing and customer service for PC-6, PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft. - Full management and responsibility of global business unit, with 130 employees worldwide - P&L responsibility - 2025 revenue: 1,181 MCHF - 132 aircraft delivered in 2025 (82 PC-12, 50 PC-24) - Board of Director of US and Australian subsidiary - Accountable for purchase and support contracts with commercial operators and key suppliers - Advancement, implementation and market launch of new model upgrades for PC-12 & PC-24 - Development and introduction of a new global after-market supply chain solution - Design, lead and implement of global Business Aviation Strategy incl. USA and Asia

    • Vice President Government Aviation
      Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 · 6 yrs

      Member of the Executive Board responsible for global unit serving government customers. Product management, project management, sales, marketing and customer service of training systems (aircraft and simulators) of PC-7, PC-9, PC-7MkII, PC-21 aircraft. - Full management and responsibility of global business unit, with 200 employees worldwide - P&L responsibility - 2023 revenue: 314 MCHF (1/4 of company revenue) - New market development and introduction of new business models: - Product advancements based on technological and sustainability trends, and customer wants: - Board of Director for Australia subsidiary - Negotiating purchase and support contracts with government customers and key suppliers

    • Vice President PC-24 Project
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

      Member of the Executive Board with overall responsibility for the PC-24 project. Development and implementation of new management area for the most important strategic project in recent years. Successful FAA/EASA certification in 2017. - Personnel and technical management of the project organization with controlling, risk management, product management, production, customer service, sales and marketing - Development and implementation of the internal and global market launch of the new jet - Development and implementation of global training, sales and support network

  • Member of the Board of Directors at Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Member of the Board of Directors at Pilatus Aircraft Australia Pty Ltd
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Vice Chairman Board of Directors at PILATUS-BAHNEN AG
    May 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

    - Lead strategic corporate management and long-term value creation through innovative performance - Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee www.pilatus.ch

  • Member of the Board of Directors at Skytech, Inc
    Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs

    Skytech was merged into Pilatus Aircraft USA as of January 2026