Current & Critical - Stuart McDonald, Technology & Innovation in the Airline Sector

In this episode, I discuss why looking at technology as an overarching tool for business growth rather than a one-project-at-a-time solution is key to longevity with Stuart McDonald, Vice President and CTO of WestJet.

Show Notes

Technology debt: choosing the quick win with limited solutions over a better approach that takes longer. Sound familiar? WestJet’s CTO, Stuart McDonald, helps you understand why taking technology shortcuts has damaging consequences for your business. 

We also discuss the changes that COVID-19 ushered into the airline industry, and how taking a Canadian approach to partnerships can prevent technology silos that fragment the customer experience. 

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