Voliro Appoints Timo Müller as CEO; Florian Gutzwiller Moves to Board

Voliro Announces Leadership Transition: Timo Müller Takes the Helm as CEO

Zurich, Switzerland — January 13, 2026 — Voliro AG, a global leader in aerial robotics for industrial inspection, today announced the appointment of Timo Müller as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Outgoing CEO and co-founder Florian Gutzwiller will transition to the company's board of directors, where he will continue to play an active role in shaping Voliro's long-term direction and growth strategy.

Leadership Change Marks a Strategic Inflection Point

The transition reflects a significant strategic shift for Voliro — moving from commercial deployment into the development of next-generation autonomous aerial robots with physical intelligence. Timo Müller brings deep product leadership experience and extensive field operations expertise, having led the development of the Voliro T platform since the company's founding and working closely alongside customers throughout that time. This comprehensive understanding of both the technology and real-world inspection demands makes him the natural choice to lead Voliro into its next chapter.

"Voliro's future calls for a leader who not only knows how to build advanced robots, but deeply understands how they must interact with the physical world," said Florian Gutzwiller. "Timo has that insight at every level. I'm proud to see him step into the CEO role and confident in his ability to lead Voliro into this next phase. Moving to the board allows me to focus on long-term strategy while continuing to support the team and the vision we've built together — taking Voliro from 'fly and observe' to autonomous, contact-based industrial operations at height."

New CEO's Strategic Priorities

In his new role, Timo Müller will focus on advancing Voliro's product development, deepening customer partnerships, and scaling global operations while maintaining the company's strong technology-driven foundation.

"Becoming CEO is first and foremost a commitment to the team and customers who have shaped Voliro since 2019," said Müller. "I'm excited to lead this new era. Together with Voliro's outstanding team, we've set the benchmark for aerial robotics in high-altitude contact inspection. Now, we will build on that foundation to deliver next-generation autonomous aerial manipulation capabilities that address inspection, repair, and maintenance challenges in the built environment."

Strengthened Board Provides Strategic Support

As part of the transition, Florian Gutzwiller joins a board of directors that brings together deep robotics expertise and extensive industrial knowledge. Board members include:

• Chairman Prof. Dr. Roland Siegwart: Professor of Autonomous Systems at ETH Zurich and Director of Wyss Zurich, whose research has had a profound influence on the field of autonomous robotics.
• Dr. Matthias Bichsel: A senior executive with decades of global energy and industrial operations experience, who will provide critical strategic guidance as Voliro scales its technology into real-world industrial environments.

Through this leadership structure, Voliro reaffirms its commitment to technological excellence, customer-driven innovation, and long-term value creation in the industrial inspection market.

About Voliro

Voliro AG is a global pioneer in aerial robotic solutions for industrial inspection, maintenance, and repair applications. Its Voliro T platform enables precise contact-based operations at height through a range of interchangeable tools and AI-driven control systems. Voliro's mission is to make critical infrastructure around the world safer, more reliable, and easier to maintain.

Media Contact: Adriana Najera, Marketing Manager, Voliro AG Email: an@voliro.com Website: https://voliro.com

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