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Parallel to his career in the technology industry, Andy Fitze is an experienced ocean sailor. He has undertaken over 22 sailing expeditions in more than 40 countries, focusing on voyages in high latitudes. Fitze holds the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certification.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sail2north.earth |title=Sail2North - Sailing in Extremis|publisher=sail2north |date=2023-02-15 |language=en |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> |
Parallel to his career in the technology industry, Andy Fitze is an experienced ocean sailor. He has undertaken over 22 sailing expeditions in more than 40 countries, focusing on voyages in high latitudes. Fitze holds the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certification.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sail2north.earth |title=Sail2North - Sailing in Extremis|publisher=sail2north |date=2023-02-15 |language=en |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> |
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==== The Viking Voyage ==== |
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In August 2024, Fitze, as captain, survived the capsizing of the Viking ship [[Naddoddur]] off the coastline of [[Norway]] near [[Stad]]. The boat ran into a heavy storm shortly before the [[Aelsund]] stopover, killing one crew member. ‘The ‘’‘Viking story’‘’' from Tvøroyri on the [[Faroe Islands]] to Norway was carried out to preserve the legacy of the Vikings. The voyage was planned initially to [[Trondheim]], which was over 600 nautical miles and was scheduled to take 3-5 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzz.ch/english/the-doomed-voyage-of-the-viking-ship-naddoddur-ld.1861869 |title=The doomed voyage of the Viking ship Naddoddur |publisher=Neue Zürcher Zeitung |date=2024-02-15 |language=en-GB |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.suedostschweiz.ch/graubuenden/buendner-skipper-der-ueberlebende-buendner-so-hat-das-tragische-ereignis-andy-fitze-gepraegt |title=Bündner Skipper: Der überlebende Bündner – so hat das tragische Ereignis Andy Fitze geprägt |publisher=suedostschweiz.ch |date=2024-02-15 |language=de |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> |
In August 2024, Fitze, as captain, survived the capsizing of the Viking ship [[Naddoddur]] off the coastline of [[Norway]] near [[Stad]]. The boat ran into a heavy storm shortly before the [[Aelsund]] stopover, killing one crew member. ‘The ‘’‘Viking story’‘’' from Tvøroyri on the [[Faroe Islands]] to Norway was carried out to preserve the legacy of the Vikings. The voyage was planned initially to [[Trondheim]], which was over 600 nautical miles and was scheduled to take 3-5 days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzz.ch/english/the-doomed-voyage-of-the-viking-ship-naddoddur-ld.1861869 |title=The doomed voyage of the Viking ship Naddoddur |publisher=Neue Zürcher Zeitung |date=2024-02-15 |language=en-GB |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.suedostschweiz.ch/graubuenden/buendner-skipper-der-ueberlebende-buendner-so-hat-das-tragische-ereignis-andy-fitze-gepraegt |title=Bündner Skipper: Der überlebende Bündner – so hat das tragische Ereignis Andy Fitze geprägt |publisher=suedostschweiz.ch |date=2024-02-15 |language=de |access-date=2025-02-26}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:11, 27 February 2025
Andy Fitze | |
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| Born | April 20, 1968 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Other names | Andreas |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Investor, Advisor, Author, Sailor |
| Known for | AI Expert, Entrepreneur, Sailor, Explorer |
Andy Fitze (born April 20, 1968) is a Swiss entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and sailor. He is known as an expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation, as well as the founder of several technology companies. Fitze combines his experiences as an ocean sailor with his expertise in AI and business leadership.
Early Life and Career
Andy Fitze was born in Chur, in the canton of Grisons, Switzerland. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Measurement and Control Engineering from the "Interstate University of Applied Sciences Buchs" [today Fachhochschule Ost] and an Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen.
Fitze began his career in the technology industry, holding various leadership positions, including Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) at RUAG and senior IT roles at PostFinance. In 2015, he received the Swiss CIO Award as the best IT manager in Switzerland.
In 2016, Fitze co-founded SwissCognitive with Dalith Steiger-Gablinger, a company specializing in AI consulting, research, and investments. He is also a co-founder and board member of several technology startups and foundations in the field of AI and digitization.
In addition to his entrepreneurial activities, Fitze is involved in various industry associations. Since 2014, he has been the President of the Swiss IT Leadership Forum, an association of IT executives, and since 2016, a board member of SwissICT, the largest professional association of the Swiss ICT sector.
Sailing and Expeditions
Parallel to his career in the technology industry, Andy Fitze is an experienced ocean sailor. He has undertaken over 22 sailing expeditions in more than 40 countries, focusing on voyages in high latitudes. Fitze holds the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certification.[1]
The Viking Voyage
In August 2024, Fitze, as captain, survived the capsizing of the Viking ship Naddoddur off the coastline of Norway near Stad. The boat ran into a heavy storm shortly before the Aelsund stopover, killing one crew member. ‘The ‘’‘Viking story’‘’' from Tvøroyri on the Faroe Islands to Norway was carried out to preserve the legacy of the Vikings. The voyage was planned initially to Trondheim, which was over 600 nautical miles and was scheduled to take 3-5 days.[2][3]
Fitze integrates his sailing experiences with his expertise in business leadership and technology. He delivers keynote speeches drawing parallels between leadership at sea and in the business world.
Awards and Recognition
- Swiss CIO Award 2015 - Best IT Manager in Switzerland, Confare and EY, 2015
- Top 100 Digital Shapers in Switzerland (multiple times, including 2022, 2023)
- Top 10 AI Influencers (AI Magazine)
- Forbes Top 50 Digital Leaders DACH (2018)
- Member of the Explorers Club (elected in February 2024)
- Top 10 CIO of the Decade, Confare and EY, 2020
Publications
Fitze is the author of numerous articles and columns on topics such as AI, digital transformation, and leadership. He regularly publishes on platforms like LinkedIn and in specialized media outlets.
Selected Articles
- "Where democracy stands in the way of digitization" (Handelszeitung, 2022)[4]
- "Die klassische IT wird immer mehr zur Commodity" (IT Magazine, 2019)[5]
- "HOW WILL AI AUGMENT YOUR BRAIN" (SwissCognitive, 2018)
- "Connected Humans, Connected Things: AI and Human Intelligence in 2018" (SwissCognitive, 2018)
External Links
- Official Website of Andy Fitze's Sailing Expeditions
- Profile at SwissCognitive
- Andy Fitze on X (Twitter)
- Andy Fitze on LinkedIn
References
- ^ "Sail2North - Sailing in Extremis". sail2north. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "The doomed voyage of the Viking ship Naddoddur". Neue Zürcher Zeitung. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "Bündner Skipper: Der überlebende Bündner – so hat das tragische Ereignis Andy Fitze geprägt" (in German). suedostschweiz.ch. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "Wo die Demokratie der Digitalisierung im Weg steht" (in German). Netzwoche. 2022-08-12. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "5 Fragen an Andy Fitze" (in German). IT Magazine. 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2025-02-26.