Welcome to Voliro!

Florian Gutzwiller is the CEO of Voliro, where he leads a team of passionate engineers and experts dedicated to creating innovative solutions for diverse industries and applications. With a remarkable track record spanning over 30 years in the information technology sector, including the founding and growth of Open Systems into one of the world's most successful Security as a Service providers, Florian brings a profound understanding of innovation and venture building. His entrepreneurial experience in building and scaling businesses align seamlessly with the innovative nature of Voliro's unique technology. Beyond his role as CEO, he's also an angel investor and mentor.

Timo Müller is the VP product and co-founder of Voliro, where he's on a mission to develop the most advanced aerial robot for work at height. Driven by his fascination with aviation and high-tech, Timo pursued a degree in mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich. During his master's thesis, he conceived the concept and crafted the initial prototype of the Voliro T omnidirectional drone. Following his graduation, the entrepreneurial journey took flight with the founding of Voliro AG. Since then, Timo has been dedicated to bringing innovation to the market, shaping both the product and the company, and contributing to the future of autonomous flying robots.

Simon serves as the CFO at Voliro, bringing extensive experience of running and building finance and operations departments in various startups and scaleups. Simon holds a M.A. in law and economics hence combines a strong legal background with financial acumen. An entrepreneurial spirit at heart, he thrives on collaborating with ambitious individuals and organizations. Simon is dedicated to driving financial excellence and innovation within the Voliro team.

Laurent serves as the VP Growth at Voliro, the industry-leading flying robotic platform for aerial NDT inspections and contact-based interactions. With five years in the drone and autonomous systems industry and an impressive 12-year background in customer success and product marketing, Laurent plays a pivotal role in delivering an unmatched experience for inspection teams utilizing Voliro for aerial industrial inspections. His unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and strong interpersonal skills allows him to bridge the gap between tech teams, business stakeholders, and customers, creatively solving complex business challenges with cutting-edge technology.

Florian Tschopp, VP of Technology at Voliro, leads the company’s technical strategy, driving innovation in aerial robotics for industrial inspection and work at height. With over 8 years of experience in robotics, he has held key roles at Voliro, including Software Lead and Senior Robotic Engineer. His expertise includes visual SLAM, perception sensor integration, and advanced mapping systems. Driven by a passion for robotics innovation, Florian specializes in turning complex perception and mapping challenges into practical, cutting-edge solutions for autonomous systems. He holds an MSc and PhD in Robotics from ETH Zurich, where his research at the Autonomous Systems Lab advanced visual positioning for railway vehicles. Known for his collaborative leadership style, he fosters team growth and drives the creation of innovative and reliable robotic solutions.

Daniele Pettenuzzo is the VP of Technology at Voliro, where he bridges product and engineering teams, turning ideas into actionable projects. He drives feature roadmaps, ensuring realistic timelines and smooth collaboration to meet business goals. Passionate about building reliable systems, Daniele’s expertise includes embedded Linux, system architecture, and hardware integration. He also ensures seamless release management, delivering innovations directly to customers. A collaborative and hands-on leader, Daniele believes in leading by example and staying closely connected to the technical work, fostering a culture of trust and innovation.

Matthias Bichsel has over 35 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. He held a number of roles over his 34-year career with Shell, including director of Petroleum Development Oman, MD of deepwater services in Houston, executive vice president global exploration and executive vice president technical of Shell Upstream.

Roland Siegwart is Professor for Autonomous Systems and Director of the Wyss Zurich at ETH Zurich. He is a recipient of the IEEE RAS Pioneer Award and one of the most cited researchers in robotics.