Go to header Go to footer Media Center Contact Investors Search About gategroup WHO WE ARE BOARD TEAM LEADERSHIP TEAM OUR CULTURE OUR HISTORY Creating superior culinary and retail experiences gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. We provide passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving more than 700 million passengers annually from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. In 2019, gategroup reached CHF 5.0 billion in revenues generated by approximately 43,000 employees worldwide. We deliver innovative food and hospitality solutions by leveraging our distinct and expansive core capabilities in: Catering Retail Equipment Hospitality Board of Directors Timo Vättö Chairman of the Board Timo Vättö has 30 years of experience in financial services industry, strategy, financing, and M&A. He was named gategroup’s chairman of the board in June 2021. Board of Directors Leadership Team Christoph Schmitz Christoph Schmitz is the CEO of gategroup and leads the company in delivering its vision and business strategy. His leadership team is made up of highly-skilled executives who each have substantial experience in the airline industry and beyond. Executive Management Board Our culture We are one gategroup Over the years we have worked hard to create a one gategroup culture where we are better than the sum of our parts. We work together, share information and learn from one another. This culture drives us to push the boundaries of our industry and excite our customers with our delivery and innovation. The unique styles, cultures and traditions of our global team creates a diverse work environment where we respect and celebrate individuality. We are committed to building an organizational culture where everyone is motivated to reach their full potential. The foundation of this culture is a work environment where individuals are encouraged to be their best, develop their skills and capabilities, inspire others and be proud of their achievements. 1992 Gate Gourmet is founded from Swissair Catering 434 729 1024 1319 1614 1909 2204 2499 2794 3089 3384 3679 3974 4269 4564 4859 5154 5449 5744 our history close 1994 1994 Gate Gourmet's size doubles with the acquisition of SAS Service Partners and it becomes the third largest airline catering company worldwide. 1994 1995 1999 2001 2002 2003 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 History range DRAG TO EXPLORE Copyright © 2021 gategroup gategroup About The Passenger Journey We Deliver We Innovate Brands Contact Investors Media Careers Terms and conditions Privacy and Cookies Policy