SITA Welcomes Shawn Gregor as President of the Americas, Spearheading Innovation in the Air Transport Industry
June 20 2024 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air
transport industry, today announces the appointment of Shawn Gregor
as the new President of the Americas. Gregor’s extensive background
includes overseeing digital transformation programs for clients
within the aviation sector, with a geographical focus spanning the
Americas, including work in the United States and Canada.
His career has featured numerous leadership roles, most recently
serving as Vice President and Industry Leader for Travel and
Transportation at IBM. Prior to his tenure at IBM, Gregor made
substantial contributions at Infosys Technologies Limited and
Accenture, where he developed several strategic business units.
Gregor has both US and Canadian citizenship and holds an MBA in
Finance from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business at McMaster
University and a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Mechanical
Engineering from the University of Western Ontario.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Gregor stated, "I am
excited and ready to join SITA, a company renowned for its
innovative spirit and collaborative approach within the air
transport industry. Our vision to re-invent travel and transport
aligns perfectly with my personal interests and expertise. I am
looking forward to expanding our technology and industry
connections to deliver solutions that will enhance the travel
experience for customers across the Americas.”
"We are thrilled to welcome Shawn to the SITA leadership team,"
said Carlos Kaduoka, who served as interim President of Americas
during the first half of this year. "Shawn's extensive experience
and proven track record in the transportation and IT sectors make
him an ideal fit to drive our growth and innovation in the
Americas. His leadership will be instrumental in continuing our
mission to provide cutting-edge solutions for the aviation
industry."
Gregor will be responsible for leading SITA's operations and
driving strategic initiatives across the Americas region, further
strengthening the company's commitment to delivering exceptional
value to its customers.
About SITA
SITA is the air transport industry's IT provider, delivering
solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft and governments. Our
technology powers more seamless, safe and sustainable air
travel.
With around 2,500 customers, SITA’s solutions drive operational
efficiencies at more than 1,000 airports while delivering the
promise of the connected aircraft to customers of over 18,000
aircraft globally. SITA also provides technology solutions that
help more than 70 governments strike the balance of secure borders
and seamless travel. Our communications network connects every
corner of the globe, and we bridge 45% of the air transport
community’s data exchange.
In 2023, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved
our near-term and long-term emission reduction targets. These
science-based targets are pivotal in guiding our climate actions to
curtail greenhouse gas emissions effectively. We are also
developing solutions to help the aviation industry meet its carbon
reduction objectives, including reduced fuel burn and greater
operational efficiencies.
SITA is 100% owned by the industry and driven by its needs. It
is one of the most internationally diverse companies, providing
services in over 200 countries and territories.
For further information, go to www.sita.aero
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