As of May 1, Markus Schibli will assume operational management responsibility for CyOne Security AG as the new Chief Executive Officer. The 52-year-old Swiss is currently the head of the Cyber sub-program and, within this role, is also responsible for the Cyber Security area of activity at RUAG AG. Markus Schibli is a qualified industrial engineer and has long-term management experience. Over the past six years he has held responsibility at RUAG for the development and implementation of the cyber strategy, among other duties. He was also part of a task force for innovation and, as such, laid the foundation for what is now the RIO (RUAG Innovation Organization). Prior to his time at RUAG he held several leadership positions at ABB. Regarding this new challenge,
Markus Schibli states: “I am really looking forward to in future being able to actively participate in shaping the success story of CyOne Security and to being part of a dedicated and passionate team”.
The ideal appointment for CyOne Security
“With this appointment, we have managed to ensure a seamless transition for this important role. With Markus Schibli, we have managed to acquire a highly qualified and highly motivated CEO, who will bring to the company a passion for technological developments in the area of cyber security,” said the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the appointment.
Tireless commitment in service of security
Giuliano Otth is to retire following an arranged transitional phase. Six years ago he co-founded CyOne Security, before successfully developing and driving the company forward.
The Board of Directors sincerely thanks Giuliano Otth for his tireless, long-term dedication. Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of security technologies and of the relevant business fields, he was able to successfully develop CyOne Security and guide it to success. The Board of Directors wishes him all the best for this new future chapter and in all aspects of his personal life.