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  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
  • James Butler, Ph.D., Hamamatsu
  • Natalie Fardian-Melamed, Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Justin Sigley, Ph.D., AmeriCOM
  • Professor Birgit Stiller, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and Leibniz University of Hannover
  • Professor Stephen Sweeney, University of Glasgow
  • Mohan Wang, Ph.D., University of Oxford
  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology

Signature Aviation Appoints New Chief Digital and Information Officer

To elevate the IT infrastructure and digital strategy to deliver an exceptional guest and team member experience, Signature welcomes new Chief Digital and Information Officer, Al Lettera.

Today, Signature Aviation, the world’s largest private aviation terminal operator, has appointed Al Lettera as its new Chief Digital and Information Officer. This move is part of Signature’s efforts to strengthen its technology infrastructure backbone and set a digital strategy that drives innovation and delivers a simple and modern experience for guests and team members.

“Providing an exceptional experience in today’s world means placing reliable and advanced technology and applications at our guests’ and team members’ fingertips,” said Tony Lefebvre, CEO of Signature Aviation. “Al is an experienced leader who will elevate our digital strategy that will continue to differentiate Signature as the preferred provider of private aviation services and as an employer of choice.”

Lettera officially joined Signature on June 3, 2024, and he will be responsible for facilitating seamless operations for more than 200 bases globally through technology and creating a digital strategy that will continue to differentiate Signature. He most recently served as Senior Vice President, Information Technology at Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States with over 2,200 stores and approximately $15 billion in annual revenue. Lettera was responsible for application development, platform engineering, infrastructure, business and vendor relationship management, business/IT prioritization, global on-call support for over 400 applications, project management, and more. He led the re-implementation of eCommerce platforms, enabling Tractor Supply Company’s digital business to grow 10 times, and added new capabilities along the way, creating a seamless online/in-store experience including the launch of a Customer Mobile Application. Lettera also played a key role in the development of Tractor Supply Company’s mobility journey in stores, empowering team members with tools to assist customers and drive day-to-day operational efficiencies.

Prior to Tractor Supply Company, he worked at Office Depot as Vice President of Applications Development where he was responsible for several transformation initiatives throughout his tenure with the company. Lettera also previously worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers as a principal consultant, supporting several global initiatives with multiple Fortune 300 companies.

About Signature Aviation

Signature Aviation is the world’s preeminent aviation hospitality company, offering exceptional experiences and essential support services to business and private aviation guests. The company’s large-scale infrastructure footprint enables travel, fosters human connection and is a critical global economic driver. Signature operates an industry-leading network of private aviation terminals, with over 200 locations covering key destinations in 27 countries across five continents and is the largest distributor of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company also offers nearly 15 million square feet of carbon neutral multiuse office and hangar real estate globally, providing unique networkwide benefits and advantages to guests who base their aircraft at a Signature location. For more information, please visit www.signatureaviation.com.

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