SITA Appoints Vice President Sales Northern Europe

SITA has appointed Klaas Fokkema as Vice President Sales Northern Europe, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Fokkema brings more than more than 15 years of experience in the IT and air transport industry to the new role. Before taking up his new position Fokkema was Vice President Business Management for Airport Services in Europe, helping SITA maintain its position in the airport sector and delivering smart technologies and services to dozens of airports across Europe.

Before that he was responsible for mergers & acquisitions and strategic partnerships at SITA. During this period, Fokkema played a key role in SITA’s acquisition of COM-NET, Workbridge, Traxon and CPS Australia, helping broaden the organization’s product portfolio in key sectors of the market.

Dave Bakker, SITA President, Europe, said, “Having worked across SITA’s solutions and divisions, Fokkema brings a deep understanding of the industry as well as solid knowledge of our business. That is a perfect fit which will ensure SITA can support its European customers with the right products and services at the right time. I am confident that he will help SITA maintain its position as the leading IT specialist for the air transport community on the continent.”

SITA has a strong presence across Europe with nearly 1,500 customers and 73 local offices in the region.

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