Patrick Naef joined Mercator in February 2006. With more than twenty years IT experience in a variety of industries Patrick heads Mercator, the Emirates Group’s IT division. Patrick is responsible for formulating ongoing IT strategy across the entire organisation and for satisfying the IT needs of the various internal departments. Patrick also oversees Mercator’s external business, ensuring that the highest possible service is provided to more than 100 customers within the aviation industry. Before joining Mercator, Patrick was Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Swissair, coordinating all IT initiatives across the airline. He was also Chief Technology Officer and founding member of Beyoo.com, the internet travel portal of the Swissair Group. In addition to his extensive experience within the airline business, Patrick has previously worked in the Swiss banking and insurance sector, with prestigious companies such as Coutts & Co., Bank Julius Bär and Zurich Financial Services. Patrick was born in Zurich, Switzerland, and holds an Executive MBA in Business Engineering and a degree in Computer Science. | 
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