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
Following the approval of the revised Articles of Association and the new Council Charter in October 2021, the composition of the Council has changed. Over H1 2022, the Council has transitioned to its new role, as defined above, and its new composition. Following the formalization of appointments of Council Representatives by the Council in June 2022, the Council is now comprised of 19 Representatives, all from Tier 1 Member companies from among the Council GEO Groups.. The GEO Groups are:
- Middle East & North Africa
- North & Central America
- North Asia
- South Asia & Pacific
- Southern Europe
- Indian Subcontinent *
- Northern Europe
- South America & Caribbean
- Eastern Europe & Central Asia**
- Sub-Saharan Africa
* Includes India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
**Currently not represented
The Council President is the chair of Council meetings, supported by the Deputy President.
SITA Council President
Adib Charif
Adib Charif, Middle East & North Africa Group (Middle East Airlines - Air Liban) - Council PresidentAdib brings over 27 years of executive leadership in the airline Information Technology and Strategic Planning
His core skills encompass delivery of multi-million automation projects, creating robust IT architectures and infrastructures
He also served as Chairman of the IT Committee in Arab Air Carriers Organization and is involved in a number of other professional associations
Current composition of the SITA Council
Adib Charif
Representing the, Middle East & North Africa Group (Middle East Airlines - Air Liban) - Council President
Kamal Hingorani
Representing the, Indian Subcontinent Group (SpiceJet) - Deputy President
Kenny Chang
Representing the, North Asia Group (Korean Air)
Sam Charmand
Representing the, South Asia & Pacific Group (Qantas Airways)
Daniel Colling
Representing the, Southern Europe Group (Luxair)
Kelly Cunningham
Representing the, North & Central America Group (United Airlines)
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 Asia Group (Cathay Pacific)
Edwin Garcia
Representing the, South America & Caribbean Group (LATAM Airlines Brasil)
Jennifer Paine
Representing the, North & Central America Group (Southwest Airlines)
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)
Andino Valls Dubarry
Representing the, South America & Caribbean Group (Aerolíneas Argentinas)
Brant Venice
Representing the, North & Central America Group (United Parcel Service)
Gary Walker
Representing the, Northern Europe Group (Virgin Atlantic)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
- Kenny Chang
- Sherine Fahmy
- Jennifer Paine
- Andino Valls Dubarry
Membership
The Membership Committee addresses membership policy and rules, as well as Member admissions, expulsions, and the transfer of shares between Members.
- Brant Venice - Chair
- Sherine Fahmy
- Getinet Tadesse
- Andino Valls Dubarry