David Lussier

Business Development France Export at AFIDIUM
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Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, FR

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Experience

    • France
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development France Export
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      Paris et périphérie

    • France
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Founder, Certified DPO
      • Mar 2021 - Sep 2022

      Paris, Île-de-France, France Let's sit down, have a coffee, and discuss your plans, your business GDPR needs.

    • Germany
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head of Air Distributions & Tools
      • Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

      Région de Paris, France Defining 3rd party Airlines and own content distribution strategies, looking for opportunities, identify business needs for distribution Tools and business intelligence. Since 2009, participation in many professional workgroups on the France Market (SNAV, CCAV, APJC, etc), IATA NDC workgroup and a active member of the TUI GDS Innovation Board and TUI Airline Content Steering Comittee. ----- Member of : - LEV (ex SNAV) Air Commission - SETO Air Commission - IATA APJC… Show more Defining 3rd party Airlines and own content distribution strategies, looking for opportunities, identify business needs for distribution Tools and business intelligence. Since 2009, participation in many professional workgroups on the France Market (SNAV, CCAV, APJC, etc), IATA NDC workgroup and a active member of the TUI GDS Innovation Board and TUI Airline Content Steering Comittee. ----- Member of : - LEV (ex SNAV) Air Commission - SETO Air Commission - IATA APJC France - Amadeus France TAAB (CCAV) - TUI Group GDS Board member and IATA NDC Lead - IATA NDC Implementors Forum participant - TUI Group representative on the Amadeus NDC-X Advisory Board

    • Head of Tour Operating Strategic Projects and Solutions
      • Dec 2017 - May 2019

      Paris Area, France - TUI France Business representative for TUI Group or TUI Western Region initiatives and projects. - Review and analysis of solutions already existing within TUI Group, or on the market, that would proove to be interesting for France market - Working closely with the Tour Operating Head of PMO to establish local roadmap - Coordinating projects, evaluating local impact on business and stakeholders - GDPR Coordination for Tour Operating Dept - TUI Group GDS Board member and IATA… Show more - TUI France Business representative for TUI Group or TUI Western Region initiatives and projects. - Review and analysis of solutions already existing within TUI Group, or on the market, that would proove to be interesting for France market - Working closely with the Tour Operating Head of PMO to establish local roadmap - Coordinating projects, evaluating local impact on business and stakeholders - GDPR Coordination for Tour Operating Dept - TUI Group GDS Board member and IATA NDC Lead - IATA NDC Implementors Forum participant - TUI Group representative on the Amadeus NDC-X Advisory Board

    • Head of Tour Operating Project Management Office
      • Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

      Paris Area, France Coordinate the department, internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Ensure resource availability and allocation Develop a detailed project plan to track progress Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule… Show more Coordinate the department, internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Ensure resource availability and allocation Develop a detailed project plan to track progress Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques Report and escalate to management as needed Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders Perform risk management to minimize project risks Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors Create and maintain comprehensive project documentations Create opportunity for innovation ----- Member of : - Amadeus France TAAB (CCAV) - TUI GDS Innovation Board - IATA PDMG WG (NDC) + Steering Committee

    • Head of Air Transports, sector Specialist
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2016

      Levallois-Perret, France - Airline Contracting for Seat Only and Tour Operating (Nouvelles Frontieres, Passion des Iles, Aventuria) - Creating BI for reporting and define business opportunities - Project leader of all GDS technologies and booking engine enhancement projects - Negociation with GDS for financial and implementation aspects according to business case - Managing a team of 20 persons (airline contracting, flight content (pricing and technology), ticketing, business travel) Since 2009… Show more - Airline Contracting for Seat Only and Tour Operating (Nouvelles Frontieres, Passion des Iles, Aventuria) - Creating BI for reporting and define business opportunities - Project leader of all GDS technologies and booking engine enhancement projects - Negociation with GDS for financial and implementation aspects according to business case - Managing a team of 20 persons (airline contracting, flight content (pricing and technology), ticketing, business travel) Since 2009, participation in many professional workgroups on the France Market (SNAV, CCAV, APJC, etc), IATA NDC workgroup and a active member of the TUI GDS Innovation Board and TUI Airline Content Steering Comittee. ----- Member of : - SNAV Air Commission - CETO Air Commission - Amadeus France TAAB (CCAV) - TUI GDS Innovation Board - TUI Airline Content Steering Committee - IATA PDMG WG (NDC)

    • Head of Ticketing Dept & GDS
      • Dec 2003 - Aug 2012

      Montreuil Area, France - Head of Ticketing Dept & GDS since 2004 ----- Commercial Relations with Amadeus, IATA and airlines ----- Ticketing Automation ----- Internet booking engine set-up and management ----- Internal consultant for airline and GDS technology related project ----- Member of : - SNAV Air Commission - CETO Air Commission - Amadeus France TAAB (CCAV) - TUI GDS… Show more - Head of Ticketing Dept & GDS since 2004 ----- Commercial Relations with Amadeus, IATA and airlines ----- Ticketing Automation ----- Internet booking engine set-up and management ----- Internal consultant for airline and GDS technology related project ----- Member of : - SNAV Air Commission - CETO Air Commission - Amadeus France TAAB (CCAV) - TUI GDS Innovation Board - TUI Ancillary Services Board - TUI Airline Content Steering Committee - Manager of Staff CorporateTravel Dept 2004-2009, 2012-2014 - Manager of Staff Personnal Travel Dept 2012-2014 - Manager of BSP Accounting Dept 2003-2005

    • France
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Transport Manager
      • Apr 2002 - Oct 2003

      Paris - Airline Contracting for Seat Only and Tour Operating - Sytem migration (Contracting, project leader) - BSP and ticketing Management

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ops Support France
      • 1998 - 2001

      Paris Area, France - Distribution contracting with France major Travel agencies - Inventory control and pricing - Migrate the airline in BSP France in 2001 - Part of the inventory system migration team (from IBM to Sita)

    • Incoming Travellers Services Supervisor
      • Dec 1996 - Nov 1997

      Montreal, Canada Area - Clients support and After sales - Booking System supervision - managing a team of 2 agents

    • Incoming Travellers Services Agent
      • Apr 1996 - Nov 1996

    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Scuba Instructor (PADI)
      • Apr 1991 - Nov 1997
    • France
    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Scuba Instructor
      • Apr 1993 - Sep 1993

      St.Lucia

    • Bodyshop clerk
      • Jan 1989 - Aug 1992

Education

  • Institut de Tourisme et d'Hotellerie du Quebec
    Tourism Business Degree, Tourism
    1994 - 1997
  • Impact GDPR / Impact RGPD
    GDPR Data Protection Officer
    2021 - 2021
  • Skills4all
    ISO 27001/27002 Foundation
    2021 - 2021
  • Skills4All
    ITIL 4 Foundation
    2021 - 2021
  • Cegep St-Hyacinthe
    Human Sciences, Human Sciences
    1991 - 1992

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