Abel Zhao
Chief Executive Officer & Director at Connexus Travel- Claim this Profile
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Mandarin Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Pramod Pal Singh
I have worked closely with Abel and he possesses excellent leadership and management skills. He is articulate, well informed and has earned much appreciation from peers and customers alike. Abel is very professional yet easily approachable and highly focused.
Polly Tse
I worked with Abel at Travelport while he was holding the position of Commercial Director. Abel was highly regarded as a leader, a tutor and a friend to his staff and others in the company. Besides his extensive knowledge and skills, more importantly, his confidence and sense of humor have served him well when managing relationships with customers, vendors and other senior management members. He has tackled many critical commercial deals in the region, which have created incremental for the company in tangible and intangible ways.
Pramod Pal Singh
I have worked closely with Abel and he possesses excellent leadership and management skills. He is articulate, well informed and has earned much appreciation from peers and customers alike. Abel is very professional yet easily approachable and highly focused.
Polly Tse
I worked with Abel at Travelport while he was holding the position of Commercial Director. Abel was highly regarded as a leader, a tutor and a friend to his staff and others in the company. Besides his extensive knowledge and skills, more importantly, his confidence and sense of humor have served him well when managing relationships with customers, vendors and other senior management members. He has tackled many critical commercial deals in the region, which have created incremental for the company in tangible and intangible ways.
Pramod Pal Singh
I have worked closely with Abel and he possesses excellent leadership and management skills. He is articulate, well informed and has earned much appreciation from peers and customers alike. Abel is very professional yet easily approachable and highly focused.
Polly Tse
I worked with Abel at Travelport while he was holding the position of Commercial Director. Abel was highly regarded as a leader, a tutor and a friend to his staff and others in the company. Besides his extensive knowledge and skills, more importantly, his confidence and sense of humor have served him well when managing relationships with customers, vendors and other senior management members. He has tackled many critical commercial deals in the region, which have created incremental for the company in tangible and intangible ways.
Pramod Pal Singh
I have worked closely with Abel and he possesses excellent leadership and management skills. He is articulate, well informed and has earned much appreciation from peers and customers alike. Abel is very professional yet easily approachable and highly focused.
Polly Tse
I worked with Abel at Travelport while he was holding the position of Commercial Director. Abel was highly regarded as a leader, a tutor and a friend to his staff and others in the company. Besides his extensive knowledge and skills, more importantly, his confidence and sense of humor have served him well when managing relationships with customers, vendors and other senior management members. He has tackled many critical commercial deals in the region, which have created incremental for the company in tangible and intangible ways.
Experience
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Connexus Travel
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Hong Kong
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer & Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
Established in 1948, Connexus Travel ( formerly known as Swire Travel ) is one of Hong Kong’s largest travel management companies, we have steadily built up our business by providing a one-stop travel solution offering a greater china proposition , that covers everything from initial planning to your final trip home. As evidence of our respected standing, we are the first agent (Licence No.: 350001) appointed to the Hong Kong Travel Industry Council (TIC). Over the years, Connexus Travel has… Show more Established in 1948, Connexus Travel ( formerly known as Swire Travel ) is one of Hong Kong’s largest travel management companies, we have steadily built up our business by providing a one-stop travel solution offering a greater china proposition , that covers everything from initial planning to your final trip home. As evidence of our respected standing, we are the first agent (Licence No.: 350001) appointed to the Hong Kong Travel Industry Council (TIC). Over the years, Connexus Travel has won many industry awards including "The Most Favourite Business Travel Agency" in HKG . Show less Established in 1948, Connexus Travel ( formerly known as Swire Travel ) is one of Hong Kong’s largest travel management companies, we have steadily built up our business by providing a one-stop travel solution offering a greater china proposition , that covers everything from initial planning to your final trip home. As evidence of our respected standing, we are the first agent (Licence No.: 350001) appointed to the Hong Kong Travel Industry Council (TIC). Over the years, Connexus Travel has… Show more Established in 1948, Connexus Travel ( formerly known as Swire Travel ) is one of Hong Kong’s largest travel management companies, we have steadily built up our business by providing a one-stop travel solution offering a greater china proposition , that covers everything from initial planning to your final trip home. As evidence of our respected standing, we are the first agent (Licence No.: 350001) appointed to the Hong Kong Travel Industry Council (TIC). Over the years, Connexus Travel has won many industry awards including "The Most Favourite Business Travel Agency" in HKG . Show less
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YPO
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Member
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Nov 2022 - Present
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FREED GROUP
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Hong Kong
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cofounder & CEO
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2016 - Present
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Angel Investor / Board member
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2016 - Present
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The ELYA Foundation
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Hong Kong
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Non-profit Organizations
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Executive Director
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Amadeus
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Spain
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Airline Account
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2016 - 2017
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Travelport
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Director, Global Distribution Sales and Services, APAC
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2013 - 2015
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Director, Supplier Services - Asia
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2012 - 2013
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Air Canada
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Canada
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Analyst
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2008 - 2012
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First Network Consulting
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Principle Consultant
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2006 - 2008
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Manulife
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Canada
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Business Consultant
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2005 - 2006
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Education
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Columbia University in the City of New York
MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
London Business School
MBA, Global Executive Program -
Centre International de Glion, Switzerland
Undergraduate, Hospitality Administration/Management -
University of Geneva
French Language and Culture Studies
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