Alek Vernitsky

Alek Vernitsky is the Co-founder and CEO of Portside, Inc., a company he has led since its inception in June 2017. Portside focuses on providing technology solutions for business and government aviation operations, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency within the sector. Under his leadership, the company has made significant strides, including recent acquisitions to expand its service offerings.13

Professional Background

Before founding Portside, Vernitsky held several prominent positions:

• Senior Vice President & Head of Product at thredUP from June 2016 to June 2017.
• Senior Vice President, Product Strategy at BCD Travel from January 2016 to January 2017.
• CEO & Co-founder of GetGoing, Inc., which was acquired by BCD Travel, serving from 2011 until early 2016.
• He also worked as a Manager at Bain & Company and held various roles in product management and consulting throughout his career.1

Education

Vernitsky holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley (1997-2000) and an MBA in Business Administration from Harvard Business School (2007-2009) .1

Current Activities

As CEO of Portside, he is actively involved in expanding the company's reach and capabilities, recently announcing hiring initiatives for key leadership roles within the organization. His vision for Portside emphasizes leveraging technology to improve operational efficiencies in aviation.24