"I am delighted to announce the appointment of Fabio and Marco into these roles as we strengthen our position on data and technology to drive innovation."
Christopher Evans, CEO of Collinson International
From left: Marco Pera, Chief Technology and Data Officer, Collinson International, and Fabio De Grazia, Chief Product Officer, Collinson International.
Collinson International, owner and operator of Priority Pass, has appointed Fabio De Grazia and Marco Pera as Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology and Data Officer respectively. The new appointments cement the business' heightened focus on the future of data and innovation to create the best travel experiences for its clients and consumers.
Fabio De Grazia joins after eight years at Visa where he was Vice President and Head of Product and Solutions for the MENA region. During this tenure, he spearheaded the modernisation of Visa's product offerings, achieving significant revenue growth and operational efficiency. De Grazia is a highly accomplished banking and payments executive with a distinguished career and a proven track record of driving growth and delivering product excellence. He brings a diverse range of skills and experiences matured across different industries and multiple countries. As Chief Product Officer at Collinson International, De Grazia will define and create experiences which will help sculpt the future travel experience.
Speaking of his appointment Fabio De Grazia said, “I’m hugely excited to take on the role of Chief Product Officer and work with my team to play a critical role in shaping the company's product strategy and direction, influencing its future trajectory and market position. The values and mission of Collinson International aligned with my own beliefs and I look forward to being part of its journey towards achieving these goals.”
Marco Pera transitioned from his role as Senior Vice President for Data, Platforms, and Technology, one he has held since joining Collinson International in July 2023. Pera is a seasoned technology and data executive with over twenty-four years of experience. In this new role, he will look to manage and evolve Collinson International's platform ecosystem and advance how data and intelligence are used.
“I am excited to take on the role of Chief Technology and Data Officer and develop how we harness digital, data, AI, and cloud technologies to drive innovation. We are actively investing in both talent and technology to unlock the power of data and insights from our travel ecosystem and to be the travel benefits and loyalty platform of choice, building on the success of our programmes so far. I look forward to helping our members, clients and partners with the focus of our exceptional global team,” said Marco Pera.
The recent appointments underscore Collinson International's steadfast commitment to seamlessly integrating product, technology, and data. The company offers strategic customer engagement and travel loyalty solutions that are both data-driven and customer-centric. By deeply understanding customer behaviours and leveraging robust data insights, Collinson International empowers clients to enhance customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.
"I am delighted to announce the appointment of Fabio and Marco into these roles as we strengthen our position on data and technology to drive innovation."
"With Marco’s proven track record in driving revenue growth, improving customer experience and launching products, and Fabio’s expertise in product development, strategic planning, and team leadership, I’m excited about the future for Collinson International and how each of them will help propel the business forward and contribute to our company’s success and growth," said Christopher Evans, CEO of Collinson International.
