Johan Blitz

Johan is Swedish by heritage, Swiss at heart. After growing up in Switzerland, he started his career in commodity trading and soon discovered his passion for aircraft financing at a large financial institution. In 2006, he was appointed by UBS to launch aircraft finance on their product shelf. Under his leadership, and in less than a decade, UBS became a recognized specialist in corporate aircraft finance as part of its wealth management business, earning top industry awards. In 2024, he led the integration of two outstanding teams in aviation finance and launched UBS’s yacht financing offering. With a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich and specialist certifications, he has built his career around connecting people since 1999. As a Certified Corporate Banker, he is passionate about creating tailored solutions in aviation and yacht finance.