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EXECUTIVE FOCUS

SITA names Shawn Gregor and Selim SR Technics

Bouri as regional Presidents appoints Florent
Leforestier as
The new appointments will be crucial for the SITA’s expansion
across the Americas and African regions. Senior VP of

ITA, the leading provider of David Lavorel, CEO of SITA, stated, Procurement
Stechnology solutions for the air “This leadership change is piv-
transport sector, has announced the otal as SITA broadens its reach and With 20 years of aerospace industry
appointment of Shawn Gregor as capabilities. The Middle East and experience, Leforestier has been
President of the Americas and Selim Africa are crucial to our expansion involved in product development,
Bouri as President of the Middle strategy. We are excited to have and leading the industrialization of
East and Africa. The new appoint- Selim on board and anticipate his the GTF and LEAP engine programs.
ment will be crucial for the SITA’s role will significantly contribute to
expansion across these regions. our future growth.” R Technics, a global leader in Main-
Both executives bring extensive Selim Bouri, a distinguished leader Stenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)
experience in the travel, transport, in aviation, secure communications, services, has appointed Florent Leforestier
telecommunications, and informa- and technology, has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Procurement,
tion technology industries. as President for the Middle East and effective September 1, 2024. Leforestier,
Shawn Gregor, President of Ameri- Africa. His career includes leading previously Vice President of New Engines,
cas, SITA, expressed his enthusiasm the Critical Comms and Security di- succeeds Fritz Beiner, who is departing the
for the role, stating, “I am excited to vision at Airbus for the Middle East, company to explore new opportunities.
join SITA, known for its innovative Africa, and APAC regions, and man- Florent Leforestier, Senior VP of Procure-
approach and collaborative culture aging business development for top ment, SR Technics, expressed his enthusiasm
within the air transport sector. My telecommunications firms. Selim for his new role, stating, “I am excited to take
expertise and interests align with Bouri, President of the Middle East on this role and eager to build on our cur-
SITA’s vision to re-invent travel and and Africa, SITA, remarked, “Joining rent successes, advancing our procurement
transport. I look forward to expand- SITA’s leadership team is an exciting strategies and leveraging our supply chain to
ing our technological and industry opportunity to address the unique maximize operational efficiency and value.”
connections to deliver enhanced challenges and growth prospects Leforestier brings over 20 years of aero-
solutions across the Americas.” in the Middle East and Africa. The space industry experience to his new role,
Shawn Gregor has a notable track demand for technological innova- with more than a decade dedicated to SR
record in digital transformation tion is at an all-time high in these Technics. His previous roles have encom-
within the aviation industry, focus- regions. SITA’s advanced solutions passed comprehensive management of
ing on the Americas. His previous will be key in helping airports, air- customer services, product development,
roles included Vice President and lines, and governments stay ahead and leading the industrialization of the GTF
Industry Leader for Travel and Trans- and drive digital transformation and LEAP engine programs.
portation at IBM, where he directed in areas poised for technological Owen McClave, CEO of SR Technics, com-
several high-impact digital transfor- advancement.” mented, “Our talent management program
mation initiatives. SITA maintains a dominant market and our commitment to employee devel-
At SITA, Shawn will oversee opera- position in air transport-related opment have enabled us to promote from
tions and drive strategic initiatives passenger and baggage processing within, ensuring that our leadership team is
across the Americas, with a focus on solutions. In the Middle East and well-equipped to drive our strategic goals
enhancing customer value and lever- Africa, SITA’s team of 491 profes- forward.”
aging technological advancements sionals supports 115 airports and In a related move, Michael Brunnschweiler,
to improve the travel experience. 103 airlines with its solutions. format Vice President of Programs, has tran-
sitioned to the role of Vice President of New
Engines as of September 1, 2024. Brunnsch-
weiler, who joined SR Technics in April
2024, previously accumulated 19 years
of experience at Pratt & Whitney, most
recently serving as Regional Manager for
Selim Bouri Shawn Gregor GTF Europe & America. In his new position,
Brunnschweiler will oversee the continued
implementation and optimization of the GTF
and LEAP engine platforms.

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