The SITA Council plays a significant part in the overall governance of SITA
As a member-representative body, the SITA Council has the role of representing and safeguarding the interests of SITA's membership with the right of final approval over specific, important matters relating to the high-level direction of SITA.
The SITA Council is also consulted on any other matter having a material impact on services provided to the SITA members.
Finally, and very importantly, the SITA Council is tasked with gathering community opinions and reporting back to the community on their actions.
The SITA Council is composed of up to 34 representatives, 20 from SITA's top 20 customers, up to 10 airline geographical group representatives and up to four industry-specific group representatives.
The SITA Council is chaired by the Council President, who is a representative of a SITA member organization.
The SITA Council has two standing committees:
Ashish brings a wealth of international aviation experience to SITA. With over 25 years in the industry, he is a member of many leadership committees across the Qatar Airways Group. Ashish has introduced and overseen several governance frameworks such as the Safety, Security and Quality Management System, Enterprise Risk Management and the Business Resilience and Crisis Management Framework for the airline.
His recent successes include the development and implementation of Qatar Airways’ Network Operations Strategy, as well as overseeing the implementation of the new regulatory framework adopted by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA).
Across his career, Ashish has exemplified an ability to lead and drive short- and long-term strategic initiatives through performing a large number of leadership roles. From managing World Sales to becoming the Senior Vice President of Group Safety and Security, Ashish’s career journey spans across multiple segments of aviation industry functions.
Ashish is a graduate of St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta, and holds an MBA from Cranfield School of Management, UK.
Recommends SITA Board Directors and SITA Council President and Deputy President for appointment by the Annual General Assembly
Addresses membership policy and rules, as well as member admissions and expulsions
