The SITA Board supervises the activities of the SITA Group
SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, has announced the re-election of Dr Omar Jefri, of Saudi Arabian Airlines, as Chair of the SITA Board of Directors.
Dr. Jefri was reappointed as a Board Director by SITA’s Shareholders at its Annual General Assembly (AGA) on 14 June 2023. Following his reappointment, the SITA Board met and re-elected Dr. Jefri as Chair for a further three-year term.
Dr Jefri has a wide breadth of experience in aviation and academia. With nearly 40 years combined expertise, he includes strategic transformation, corporate management and regulations, IT, and shared services management among his leadership skills. In his academic career he has served as both Assistant Professor and a member of faculty.
The SITA Board supervises the activities of the SITA Group to ensure its effective operations and Dr Jefri has been Board Chair for over eight years.
“I look forward to working with the SITA Board, the Council and the leadership team as SITA continues to grow in the years ahead, as it meets the industry’s need to digitally transform,” commented Dr. Jefri.
