Retailaer Appoints Ashley Raiteri as Interim Chief Technology Officer

London, UK, 11th August, 2025 – Retailaer, the airline retailing and distribution platform, today announced the appointment of Ashley Raiteri as Interim Chief Technology Officer.  In his new role, Ashley will lead the development and execution of Retailaer’s technology vision, aligning innovation with the company’s growth objectives. His focus will be on building a scalable, future-ready platform while introducing technologies that enhance user experience and drive operational excellence. He will also collaborate with stakeholders to align Retailaer’s technology with market needs, optimise data-driven decision-making, and ensure system security. 

Ashley brings a wealth of experience in the travel industry having worked closely with airlines including United, Swiss, Virgin, Scoot, JetStar, amongst others. His expertise spans all aspects of fares, flight scheduling, and commercial distribution. Ashley developed one of the first competitor flight search engines to ITA’s product, and has launched more than eight startups in the travel ecosystem, many of which have been acquired or remain profitable today. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Ashley Raiteri as Interim Chief Technology Officer, ” said Anders Lofgren, Co-founder and CEO of Retailaer. “Ashley’s deep understanding of the travel tech industry will be invaluable in guiding Retailaer’s expansion plans. At Retailaer, our mission is to revolutionise the way customers engage with airlines, and I’m confident that Ashley’s extensive industry experience will be a significant asset to our team.”

Ashley Raiteri said, “I am excited to join the team at Retailaer and contribute to its mission in transforming the retail travel landscape. I look forward to supporting the company’s vision to deliver cutting-edge tech that meet the evolving needs of airlines, partners, and, ultimately, travellers.” 

This news comes hot off the heels of Retailaer’s recent announcement regarding its collaboration with Air Europa and highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation.

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