Michael Huber

Experienced Global Trade Compliance Leader with over 20 years in international trade, customs and logistics across pharma, medical devices, consumer and aviation sectors. Proven track record in developing global compliance strategies, leading cross-functional teams, implementing large-scale and process improvements, Strong strategic thinking, empathetic leader and trusted business partner.

External Trade Compliance Advisor at OC Oerlikon Corporation AG (2026-03)

Strategic trade compliance advisor, data analytics, best practice

Senior Manager Global Trade Compliance at Sonova Group (2023-04 – Present)

• Heading the Global Trade Compliance team, primarily focus on the global deployment and maintenance of customs and trade compliance across the Sonova Group (excl. Cochlear Implants) with focus on execution, and raising challenges to the relevant business owners
• Lead global trade compliance initiatives for a leading medical devices company, ensuring adherence to international regulations and mitigating risk
• Develop and implement comprehensive trade compliance programs that streamlined import/export processes and enhanced regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage customs documentation, classification, and valuation, reducing delays and penalties

Global Customs & Trade Manager at Sonova Group (2022-07 – 2023-03)

• Deployment and maintenance of global trade compliance across Sonova Hearing Instruments with focus on Operations

EMEA Trade Compliance Project Manager at Johnson & Johnson (2017-06 – 2022-06)

• Trade Compliance is supporting all sectors of Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Consumer Products in the EMEA Region ( ~50 countries; ~100 importers/exporters as well as executing global initiatives in accordance to Johnson & Johnson Global Trade Compliance standards and strategic objectives.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and minimizes risks related to international transport of goods, acquisitions, divestitures - Country of origin, Customs Valuation, Customs Programs, Customs Audits, Incoterms, Export Control, Sanctions

Trade Compliance Manager at SR Technics Switzerland Ltd. (2013-09 – 2017-05)

• Developing and implementing policies, procedures and documentation on Trade Compliance throughout the group worldwide, set strategy for customs programs, implement trade programs to save money, provide guidance to management for customs transactions and International Trade Sanctions

Manager Sea Freight at UTi Logistics Switzerland Ltd. (2009-01 – 2013-07)

• Managing a team, while direct responsible for the overland and sea freight department, supply chain integration for selected customers in different verticals, responsible for all business activities related to transportation of goods, import/export/crosstrade via Sea & Land forwarding, consulting in internal process improvements programs; previously responsible for airfreight import shipments, planning and managing worldwide airfreight shipments to Switzerland and crosstrades, air freight security manager (FOCA)

Civil Customs Expert at Swiss Federal Customs Administration (2004-08 – 2008-12)

• Responsible for the control of trade goods, customs declaration check, determine the applicable taxes and ensure compliance with numerous provisions aimed at protecting people and the economy

Sales at Sauter Edelstahl AG (2002-08 – 2004-06)

• Responsible for desk sales and technical customer support for stainless steel and aluminium, provides quotation to customers, purchase orders, international purchasing

Export Control Certification – AWA Foreign Trade Academy (2023-05 – 2023-09)

Bachelor of Science ZFH in Business Administration General Management – Hochschule für Wirtschaft (2015-10 – 2017-10)

Business Administration (Swiss Federal Diploma) – SIB (2011-10 – 2014-10)

Swiss Federal Customs Expert – Swiss Federal Customs Administration (2004-08 – 2005-06)

BEC Higher – Cambridge BEC Higher (2014-04 – 2014-04)

Business Economist LIBZ – Orange Institute of Business (2009-06 – 2010-12)

Cambridge FCE – Global Village (2007-09 – 2007-12)

Apprentice Certificate in Business Administration – Business School (1999-08 – 2002-08)