David Friderici | SVP & Head Aviation Passenger Solutions
IBS Software

David Friderici, SVP & Head Aviation Passenger Solutions, IBS Software

David Friderici is Senior Vice President and Head of Aviation Passenger Solutions at IBS Software.

David joined IBS in 2010 tasked with the objective of defining strategy and leading product management for the IBS Passenger Service System (PSS), iFly Res.

He is currently the head of IBS’ Aviation Passenger Solution business comprising of the PSS product and the new airline retailing product, iFly Retail. With over 27 years of experience in travel technology, David uses his deep and comprehensive understanding of the industry to set out the vision and roadmap for this line of business.

Since 2013 David is also part of the IATA NDC and ONE Order working groups and advisory forums, where he provides expert contribution to help shape the future of Airline Distribution and Retailing, fuelled by his strong belief that the airline industry is overdue for disruption.

David started his career at Hitchhiker GmbH building airfare management systems, air shopping and pricing platforms and eCommerce solutions for the travel industry.

Prior to joining IBS Software, David held various roles at Hitchhiker and Buchungsmaschine, including Director of eCommerce and Director of Product Strategy, where he led critical projects with brands like Expedia, Kuoni, HotelPlan and major airlines like KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways and American Airlines.

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