SITA, a global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has appointed Shawn Gregor as president of the Americas and Selim Bouri as president of the Middle East and Africa region. The two bring extensive management experience in the travel and transport, telecommunications, and information technology sectors to SITA.
Gregor's 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. He 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.
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."
Bouri is a seasoned leader in aviation, secure communications, and technology. He has held several high-profile roles during an illustrious career in the global aerospace, telecommunications, and security sector, including heading up the critical comms and security business at Airbus for the Middle East/Africa and APAC regions, and spearheading business development across multiple leading telecommunications companies. He holds Masters degrees in Aeronautics, Aerospace Science, and Technology from ISAE-SUPAERO, and Executive Leadership, Strategy, and Business Administration from IMD.
“This regional leadership change comes as SITA expands its reach and capabilities, opening an exciting new chapter in our company, to which the Middle East and Africa are absolutely integral. SITA’s Executive Team and I are excited to have Selim on board and look forward to his contributions in driving SITA’s future growth,” said David Lavorel, SITA CEO.
SITA is the industry leader in terms of market share of air transport-related passenger and baggage processing solutions and technologies. In the Middle East and Africa, SITA’s dedicated team of 491 experts support 115 airports and 103 airlines using SITA solutions.
Bouri said: “I am thrilled to be joining SITA’s leadership team, bringing my knowledge of the Middle East and Africa region’s unique complexities to tackle new growth opportunities. The appetite for technological innovation is at an all-time high across the region. SITA’s cutting-edge solutions will be instrumental in keeping airports, airlines, and governments ahead of the curve as well as igniting a digital shift in those areas still rife for technological transformation.”
