SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, today announced 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.