Portside About Portside

Aviation Software Built by Aviation People

Portside powers flight departments, charter operators, FBOs, leasing programs, and more across 40+ countries, supporting over 15,000 aircraft worldwide. Built by industry insiders with a combined 2,750+ years of aviation experience, our solutions reflect how aviation operations actually run.

OUR STORY

Combining Decades of Aviation Expertise

In 2017, co-founders Alek Vernitsky and Alek Strygin set out to solve a problem their own investors kept running into: as aircraft owners, they still couldn’t get real visibility into their aircraft’s financial and operational data. That gap became Portside’s first product. Within a year, it grew into a broader suite, adding tools for fleet and crew optimization and billing.

From there, Portside grew by bringing together teams that had already spent decades solving complex problems in aviation operations. Avianis, BART, PFM, and FOS brought scheduling and dispatch expertise refined over decades in business flight departments, managed and charter operations included, while Takeflite brought that same rigor to commercial and cargo airlines at a global scale. Baldwin Safety & Compliance joined with safety infrastructure operators already trusted, and LeaseWorks brought Portside into aircraft leasing for the first time, backed by a team with deep leasing expertise already in place.

That foundation isn’t static, it’s still expanding. New products, new investment, new leadership, and AI-enabled tools are turning decades of aviation expertise into an ever-growing suite of solutions.

Built by Operators, Powered by Experience

We bridge the gap between aviation and technology because our team has sat in every seat of the operation.

2,750+

Years of Aviation Experience

2,500+

Years of Tech & SaaS Experience

230+

Global Team Members

90%

Dual Aviation + Tech Experts

OUR EXPERIENCE

Experience Across the Aviation Industry

Our team has worked across commercial, charter, and private aviation operations around the world, giving us firsthand insight into how different operations run.

Our Approach

We Turn Complexity into Confidence

Business aviation involves a lot of moving parts, scheduling, compliance, safety, ownership, and more. We turn that complexity into powerful, easy-to-use tools, giving teams the confidence to grow and scale.

OUR TEAM

Leadership Shaped by Product and Technology

Portside’s leadership team brings deep experience scaling enterprise software businesses, paired with an organization built by people who’ve worked across every corner of aviation. Together, they’re focused on unifying the workflows behind modern flight operations, from scheduling and safety to leasing and operational intelligence.

Chief Executive Officer

Brandon Holden

Brandon leads Portside’s next phase of growth, bringing more than two decades of experience scaling high-growth software businesses. He most recently served as CEO of Eptura, where he unified multiple acquisitions into one global platform.

Director and Chief of Staff

Alexandra Davis

As Director of Strategic Programs and Chief of Staff, Alexandra will help translate strategy into execution across Portside’s leadership team. She brings a background in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Chief Operating Officer

Christopher Johnson

Chris oversees Portside’s day-to-day operations, bringing a decade of experience helping software businesses integrate, scale, and build global operational infrastructure. He previously held roles at Vista Equity Partners and Planview.

Chief Product Officer

David Kim

As CPO, David brings more than 15 years building and scaling enterprise software. He leads Portside’s product strategy, connecting products and data while advancing practical AI within aviation workflows. He previously held product roles at Unison and Mastercard.

Chief Financial Officer

Jon Ingram

As CFO, Jon leads Portside’s financial strategy, planning, and operations globally, aligning investment with growth priorities. He brings over 25 years of finance and corporate development experience, most recently as CFO of Case IQ.

Vice President of Human Resources

Nicole Haight

Nicole leads Portside’s people function, helping the team grow while shaping the culture that makes it a great place to work. She brings experience building HR and talent programs at high-growth companies, including Spiffy and Teamworks.

Senior Vice President, Customer Success

Portia Jensen Corsetti

Portia leads Portside’s customer success organization, bringing deep experience in aviation client services and account management. She previously held leadership roles at Private Jet Services and Fly Louie, driving long-term client success.

Chief Technology Officer

Roman Mogylatov

Roman has been with Portside since 2017, growing alongside the company as its technology and product portfolio expanded. As CTO, he leads engineering and technology strategy, and has spearheaded Portside’s AI infrastructure efforts.

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