Charu Jain
Ms. Jain is a senior technology executive with a track record of using technology and innovation to achieve growth and leading successful large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Currently, Ms. Jain serves as the senior vice president of merchandising and innovation at Alaska Air Group, Inc. (“Alaska Air Group”) (NASDAQ: ALK), the holding company for a leading global and regional airline. In her role, Ms. Jain is responsible for driving strategy and execution for both employee and consumer-facing innovation along with taking Alaska Air Group to the next level with merchandising products and services and managing ever evolving airline distribution channels. She also serves as the management lead to the Innovation Committee of the Board of Directors at Alaska Air Group. Ms. Jain joined Alaska Air Group in 2017 as vice president and chief information officer, where she led the technology integration of Virgin America, data center and cloud migration, and mobile tool expansion across the company. Prior to Alaska Air Group, Ms. Jain served in various technology and other leadership roles at companies including IBM, Pacific Gas & Electric, United Airlines and PwC. Ms. Jain holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Lucknow University, India, and an MBA in International Management at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Illinois. With a passion for developing STEM talent, Ms. Jain serves on the University of Washington Foster School of Business Technology Advisory Board and the YearUp Puget Sound Board of Directors. Ms. Jain is a recipient of the Orbie leadership award, which recognizes technology executives for their leadership, innovation, and excellence.