san francisco, CA, USA
Faith Community: Judaism
Bertrand Huchberger brings more than four decades of international experience in aerospace, defense technology, government contracting, and cross-border strategic engagement. After service in the United States Air Force managing intelligence-related scientific and telecommunications programs across Europe, Asia, and North America, he transitioned to leadership roles with major American defense and aerospace firms operating overseas.
His work with ITS-InterTech Services in Geneva supported clients such as Sikorsky, L-3 Communications, Oracle Defense, and the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, followed by senior regional roles with Westinghouse Electronic Systems International and Norden Systems.
As Director at Tri Polus Ltd. in London, he pioneered the use of defense offsets to strengthen industrial development in Europe, including a significant multi-year collaboration with Lockheed Martin to build air sovereignty command systems across Central and Eastern Europe — now integrated into NATO operations. Fluent in English and French, with additional working proficiency in German, Italian, and Swedish, he brings a rare blend of technical mastery, geopolitical fluency, and strategic foresight.
As a member of the URI’s Senior Advisory Council, Mr. Huchberger brings deep expertise in international engagement, security policy, and technology-driven collaboration across cultures and governments. His background in facilitating trust between nations, directing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, and advancing cooperative frameworks in sensitive geopolitical environments strengthens URI’s efforts to build bridges of dialogue and mutual understanding globally.
He contributes meaningful perspective to URI’s work in peacebuilding, interreligious trust-building, and emerging questions around technology, ethics, and human security — including cybersecurity and responsible uses of artificial intelligence — helping ensure that URI’s mission remains relevant and forward-looking in a rapidly changing world.