The SITA Council is a member-representative advisory body that addresses Member community interests. The Council has the role of representing and safeguarding the interests of the Membership in an advisory role.
The Council contributes to and advises on SITA’s portfolio of ATI products and solutions to the benefit of the ATI community. In support of SITA’s governance, the Council makes recommendations to the SITA Board on Membership matters and provides input and guidance on issues of importance to Members requiring General Assembly approval.
The Council also identifies and is a proponent of Member community initiatives and is involved in the design of SITA’s long-term business strategy, focusing on the portfolio.
The composition of the SITA Council
The Council is currently comprised of 20 Representatives from among the 10 Council GEO Groups. The GEO Groups are:
- Middle East & North Africa
- North & Central America
- North & Central Asia
- South Asia & Pacific
- Southern Europe
- Indian Subcontinent *
- Northern Europe
- South America & Caribbean
- Central, Eastern, & Southeastern Europe
- Sub-Saharan Africa
* Includes India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
The Council President is the chair of Council meetings, supported by the Deputy President.
Current composition of the SITA Council
Brant Venice
Representing the North & Central America Group (United Parcel Service) - Council President
Kamal Hingorani
Representing the Indian Subcontinent Group (SpiceJet) - Deputy President
Adib Charif
Representing the Middle East & North Africa Group (Middle East Airlines - Air Liban)
Daniel Colling
Representing the Southern Europe Group (Luxair)
Riadh Della
Representing the Middle East & North Africa Group (Tunisair)
Sherine Fahmy
Representing the Middle East & North Africa Group (Egyptair)
George Fanthome
Representing the Indian Subcontinent Group (BIAL)
Lawrence Fong
Representing the North & Central Asia Group (Cathay Pacific)
Dragan Gajovic
Representing the Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe Group (Air Serbia)
Jenean Green
Representing the Sub-Saharan Africa Group (Airlink)
Fernando Lara
Representing the South America & Caribbean Group (Avianca)
Ian Maggi
Representing the Southern Europe Group (Malta International Airport)
Jennifer Paine
Representing the North & Central America Group (Southwest Airlines)
David Pizzey
Representing the South Asia & Pacific Group (Qantas Airways )
Christian Poeselt
Representing the Northern Europe Group (Lufthansa)
Aart Slagt
Representing the Southern Europe Group (KLM)
Tzu Chieh Soo
Representing the South Asia & Pacific Group (Singapore Airlines)
Getinet Tadesse
Representing the Sub-Saharan Africa Group (Ethiopian Airlines)
Hélène Thomas
Representing the South Asia & Pacific Group (Air New Zealand)
Suzy Wardle
Representing the Northern Europe Group (Virgin Atlantic Airways)The Council has two standing Committees:
CP & DP Selection
The CP & DP Selection Committee considers candidates for the roles of the Council President and Deputy President for appointment by the Council.
- Lawrence Fong - Chair
- Sherine Fahmy
- Jennifer Paine
Membership
The Membership Committee addresses membership policy and rules, as well as Member admissions, expulsions, and the transfer of shares between Members.
- Christian Poeselt - Chair
- Sherine Fahmy
- Dragan Gajovic
- David Pizzey
- Getinet Tadesse