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Rob Webb, Chief Information Technology Officer of the Etihad Aviation Group

Published: Aug. 24, 2015, 9 a.m.

In this interview, Rob Webb, Chief Information Technology Officer of the Etihad Aviation Group, discusses World Class IT principle 1, People, principle 4, IT and Business Partnerships, and principle 5, External Partnerships, with Metis Strategy. Some of the topics discussed include:

  • Leveraging technology platforms across airlines to achieve economies of skill and scale
  • The role of the Chief Information Technology Officer versus the CIO and CTO
  • Implementing a cloud-first approach and mobility solutions
  • Parallels between the hospitality space and the airline industry
  • Investing in people to meet the demand rapid business growth places on IT
  • Enabling safe growth by focusing on better prioritization and program management
  • Using a strategic approach to external partnerships to realize economies of scale and human capital development
  • How Gulf culture encourages investment in leading-edge technologies
  • Eye on the Trends: Integrating data analytics from synthesized loyalty programs and location-based services to improve customer experience and targeted marketing.

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