Helen Porter
About Helen Porter
Helen Porter serves as the Head of Passenger Services at SITA, where she has worked since 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and an MBA from Georgia State University, and she oversees the strategic Passenger Services program and P&L ownership.
Work at SITA
Helen Porter serves as the Head of Passenger Services at SITA, a position she has held since 2011. In this role, she reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the SITA Executive Management Team. She is responsible for the ownership of the Profit and Loss (P&L) for SITA's Passenger Services. Her responsibilities include managing the strategic Passenger Services program, which encompasses directing all aspects of the global business. Her leadership has been instrumental in the development and execution of strategic partnerships and mergers and acquisitions related to Passenger Services.
Education and Expertise
Helen Porter holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from Georgia State University. This combination of musical and business education provides her with a unique perspective in her role at SITA, allowing her to blend creativity with strategic business management.
Background
Before joining SITA, Helen Porter held significant positions in the travel and technology sectors. She worked at Worldspan as Vice President of Product Planning and Development from 2001 to 2005. Following that, she served as Vice President of Solutions Management & Application Development at TRX, Inc. from 2005 to 2007. Her extensive background in these roles has contributed to her expertise in managing passenger services and strategic initiatives.
Achievements
During her tenure at SITA, Helen Porter has played a key role in the creation of strategic partnerships and the execution of mergers and acquisitions related to Passenger Services. Her leadership in these areas has been vital to the growth and success of SITA's Passenger Services division. Her ability to manage complex business operations and drive strategic initiatives has positioned her as a significant figure within the organization.