Savback Helicopters has announced two new staff members; Fredrik Bergman has been added to the company's advisory board as senior advisor and Davide Schillaci as customer relationship manager.

Bergman, an experienced brigadier general currently holds the position of head of testing and evaluation at The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration FMV, having previously acted as unit commander and chief of staff within the Swedish Armed Forces. Holding a master's degree in Military Operational Art and Science, Fredrik has over 2,000 hours of military flying time, in addition to over 30 years experience.

Shillaci, who is based in Italy, has a long career within the internationalisation sector, starting his career in 2005 as an export manager. For the past 18 years, he has been advising several companies on a wide range of strategic initiatives when entering foreign markets, with particular focus on Eastern Europe. His international consulting career has involved engagements in foreign sales and assessment of supplies across Eastern Europe and Asia.

“I am proud to be joining Savback Helicopters and be part of a company with such great history, innovative vision and unparalleled reputation. In my role as customer relationship manager I am looking forward to contributing in developing foreign markets and to represent and promote Savback Helicopters worldwide,” says Shillaci.

”We are truly delighted to announce our cooperation with Fredrik. His experience and network will be of great importance for the company, not least in the fields of military and civil aviation. We are happy to be adding his knowledge and character to our team,” says Reja Savbäck, CEO of Savback Helicopters AB, adding; ”We are very happy to have Davide on board. We have had a great cooperation in the past, working together on various projects, so we are certain that he will be a great addition to the team. Davide joining Savback is the next important step in the company's international expansion plan,”