GA Telesis appoints Volkan Emre as Chief Technology Officer of its Digital Innovation Group

by Payload Asia

GA Telesis, LLC, a global leader in commercial aviation services, announces the appointment of Volkan Emre as Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) of its Digital Innovation Group (“DIG”). In his new role, Volkan will oversee digital innovations, new technologies, and AI-based systems aimed at revolutionizing the commercial airline industry.

Volkan joins GA Telesis with an impressive track record of leading technology and innovation initiatives across various industries. Most recently, he served as the Chief Revenue Officer at Tayse, a home décor company recognized in the Inc. 5000 list. At Tayse, Volkan founded DataMingle AI, spearheading the development of AI/ML and drone-powered IoT solutions that dramatically improved warehouse operations.

Volkan’s diverse career includes significant achievements such as:

• Leading DataMingle AI to develop vision AI and drone-powered smart warehousing solutions, achieving 99% accuracy in cycle counts and reducing labor costs by 95%.

• Driving revenue and innovation strategies in eCommerce and retail sales channels at Tayse, collaborating with major retailers like Ross Stores, TJ Maxx, and Macy’s, and eCommerce platforms including Wayfair, Amazon and Walmart.

• Founding Pergatech, Inc., where he led the development of AI-powered brand analytics platforms and secured partnerships with global start-ups and Fortune 500 companies in Europe.

Volkan’s extensive experience also includes corporate roles at global industrial manufacturing companies and nonprofits including Eaton Corporation, where he managed FP&A for a $1.5 billion business segment, and at Global Communities, where he helped to facilitate significant financial investments in international markets.

“We are excited to welcome Volkan Emre to our team as the Chief Technology Officer of the Digital Innovation Group,” said Abdol Moabery, Founder and CEO of GA Telesis. “Volkan’s expertise in AI and digital technologies, coupled with his strategic vision and leadership, will be instrumental in driving our innovation agenda forward and delivering cutting-edge solutions to our industry partners.”

“I am honored to join GA Telesis at such a critical time in the aviation industry, in the middle of the AI revolution,” said Volkan Emre, Chief Technology Officer of the Digital Innovation Group. “I look forward to leveraging my experience in digital transformation and AI to drive innovation and create impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience for our airline, OEM and MRO clients,” he added.

Volkan holds an Executive MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, an MA in International and Development Economics from HTW Berlin, a MS in Financial Economics from Istanbul Bilgi University, and a BA in Finance from Hacettepe University.