Nöbetçi Eczaneler
After many years at Turkish Airlines (THY), Özlem Salihoğlu has joined aviation and travel technology company Hitit, marking a new chapter in her industry career.
Who is Özlem Salihoğlu?
Özlem Salihoğlu served at Turkish Airlines for 31 years, achieving significant milestones in the aviation sector. Her most recent role was Senior Vice President for International Relations & Alliances.
She began her career in overseas stations in Revenue Management, Marketing, and Sales, later holding critical leadership roles, including Vice President of Cargo and Loyalty, where she played an active role in shaping THY’s global sales strategies.
She also holds the distinction of being the youngest overseas country manager appointed by Turkish Airlines, assigned to Seoul, South Korea, in 1997.
Born in Mersin, she is a Boğaziçi University Industrial Engineering graduate.
About Hitit
Founded in 1994, Hitit is a leading technology company delivering software solutions for the aviation industry and the global travel ecosystem, with more than 30 years of experience. Since its establishment, Hitit has focused on developing innovative technologies that support the operational and commercial transformation of airlines and travel companies, creating sustainable value on a global scale.
Hitit provides end-to-end software solutions covering reservation systems, ticketing, check-in, departure control, crew planning, loyalty management, revenue and cost accounting, fare management, operations control, charter management, and air cargo processes.
Through its Crane-branded product family, Hitit delivers flight and operational technologies from a single integrated platform, supported by consulting and continuous service to ensure operational continuity for its partners.
In addition, Hitit’s Oxygen solution positions the company among the industry’s leading providers in modern airline retailing and Order–Order Management Systems (OOMS). Developed in line with IATA Modern Airline Retailing (MAR) standards, the platform enhances airlines’ commercial flexibility and passenger experience.
Hitit has received national and international recognition, including:
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Winner of the IATA One Record Hackathon
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3rd place in the Software & IT category at the 2024 Service Export Champions Awards (HİB)
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Multiple innovation awards
As of 2024, Hitit is among the most preferred technology providers for newly established airlines in Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Caribbean. The company holds the Happy Place to Work – Excellent Employee Experience Certification and has been listed on Borsa Istanbul under the ticker HTTBT since March 3, 2022.
A Company Elevating Women in Leadership
At Hitit, 50% of the Board of Directors, 43% of senior management, and 38% of employees are women. These figures reflect the company’s commitment to gender balance under the 25by2025 initiative.