Ries Pisa
About Ries Pisa
Ries Pisa serves as the Senior Product Manager for Passenger at Airports Applications at SITA, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in product management and business analysis, having previously held various roles at ANWB and SITA over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at SITA
Ries Pisa currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager Passenger at Airports Applications at SITA, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he leads a team of Product Managers and Product Owners focused on developing applications that enhance the passenger experience at airports. His responsibilities include overseeing applications such as self BagDrop, biometric validation, mobile applications platform, gate management, and management information. Prior to his current role, he served as Senior Product Manager BagDrop for one year and as Product Manager from 2016 to 2018 at SITA.
Previous Experience at ANWB
Before joining SITA, Ries Pisa worked at ANWB for seven years, from 2009 to 2016, in various roles including Product Owner, Business Change Manager, and Business Analyst. His earlier positions at ANWB included Trainer Emergency Centre, Team Manager Vehicle Assistance, and All-round Emergency Centre Assistance Provider. He also served as Coördinator Training Emergency Centre from 2004 to 2005. His extensive experience at ANWB contributed to his expertise in product management and business analysis.
Education and Expertise
Ries Pisa has a diverse educational background. He studied at Economische College Heerlen, focusing on tourism, marketing, and hospitality from 1995 to 1999. He also attended Hogeschool E3, where he earned a Bachelor of ICT with a specialization in Information Technology and Project Management from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Social Pedagogical Assistance at Kempenpoort in Eindhoven from 1991 to 1995. This combination of studies has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial skills.
Leadership and Team Management
In his role at SITA, Ries Pisa directly reports to the vice president of SITA passengers at airports. He is responsible for leading a team of Product Managers and Product Owners, guiding them in the development of innovative products aimed at improving passenger services at airports. His leadership role emphasizes collaboration and strategic planning to enhance the overall passenger experience.