Sergey Petrossov is the Chief Growth and Digital Officer at Vista, a company specializing in private aviation. He is best known as the founder of JetSmarter, a technology company that revolutionized the private aviation sector by making shared and private flights more accessible and affordable. Under his leadership, JetSmarter became a billion-dollar business and was eventually acquired by Vista Global Holding.
Who is the CEO of Vista?
Sergey Petrossov, currently serving as the Chief Growth and Digital Officer at Vista, has a strong background in entrepreneurship and innovation. He founded JetSmarter, a company that aimed to make private flights more accessible and affordable, which eventually grew into a billion-dollar business and was acquired by Vista Global Holding.
Petrossov's previous ventures also include technology startups related to online chat systems and distance learning platforms. As a key member of Vista's leadership team, Petrossov brings his extensive experience in the mobility, technology, and services industry to the company, particularly catering to the high-net-worth client segment.
Work History
- Vista Global, Board Advisor, May 2019 - Present
- Vista Global, Chief Growth & Digital Officer, January 2021 - April 2024
- XO, President, January 2021 - April 2024
- JetSmarter, Founder & CEO, November 2012 - May 2019
- Federal System of Distance Education, Co-Founder, August 2009 - January 2015
Education History
Sergey Petrossov holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on finance from the University of Florida. Additionally, he completed a graduate program in technology at the prestigious Stanford University School of Engineering. This combination of education in both business and technology has provided Petrossov with a solid foundation for his successful entrepreneurial ventures in the private aviation and technology sectors.
When did Sergey Petrossov join Vista?
Sergey Petrossov joined Vista Global as a Board Advisor in May 2019. He became the Chief Growth and Digital Officer in January 2021, a position he held until April 2024. Concurrently, he served as the President of XO from January 2021 to April 2024. Petrossov is best known as the founder and CEO of JetSmarter, a role he held from November 2012 until the company's acquisition by Vista Global in May 2019. As of April 2024, Petrossov has been with Vista for nearly five years.