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Alaska Airlines taps CVS Health exec for newly created tech role

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As the company’s chief information technology officer, Amaresh Siva will lead enterprise tech and AI as the company looks for a return to profitability.

Published Oct. 20, 2026

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Alaska Airlines selected Amaresh Siva to fill its newly created chief information technology officer role, effective next month, the airline said Monday. Siva will report directly to Ben Minicucci, CEO of parent company Alaska Air Group.
Siva brings 29 years of technology leadership experience to the role. He will lead the airline’s AI strategy, along with enterprise technology, data, cybersecurity and digital efforts, focusing on modernizing core platforms and building scalable AI and data foundations.
Previously, Siva led large-scale modernization and AI projects at CVS Health. He also served in IT leadership roles at Lowe’s and Target.

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