Gordon Dirker
Chief Operating Officer at FRS Clipper- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Professional working proficiency
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Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Charlotte Nichols
I've worked with Gordon for a number of year's in travel partnerships, and can give my full support and recommendation for his wealth of experience, strategic thinking and collaborative nature. He's a team builder, follows the data and possess the ability and creative determination to drive success. Any business will benefit from having Gordon lead their team.
Karen Freundlich
It was a true pleasure to work with Gordon at Hurtigruten….. I say work "WITH" vs. "FOR" because there is a clear distinction between those words to me. Here’s why….. Gordon leads with passion and understanding, and is quick to resolve even the most difficult of situations. With every trade or consumer travel show I did, there was always someone that would come up to me and say,
Charlotte Nichols
I've worked with Gordon for a number of year's in travel partnerships, and can give my full support and recommendation for his wealth of experience, strategic thinking and collaborative nature. He's a team builder, follows the data and possess the ability and creative determination to drive success. Any business will benefit from having Gordon lead their team.
Karen Freundlich
It was a true pleasure to work with Gordon at Hurtigruten….. I say work "WITH" vs. "FOR" because there is a clear distinction between those words to me. Here’s why….. Gordon leads with passion and understanding, and is quick to resolve even the most difficult of situations. With every trade or consumer travel show I did, there was always someone that would come up to me and say,
Charlotte Nichols
I've worked with Gordon for a number of year's in travel partnerships, and can give my full support and recommendation for his wealth of experience, strategic thinking and collaborative nature. He's a team builder, follows the data and possess the ability and creative determination to drive success. Any business will benefit from having Gordon lead their team.
Karen Freundlich
It was a true pleasure to work with Gordon at Hurtigruten….. I say work "WITH" vs. "FOR" because there is a clear distinction between those words to me. Here’s why….. Gordon leads with passion and understanding, and is quick to resolve even the most difficult of situations. With every trade or consumer travel show I did, there was always someone that would come up to me and say,
Charlotte Nichols
I've worked with Gordon for a number of year's in travel partnerships, and can give my full support and recommendation for his wealth of experience, strategic thinking and collaborative nature. He's a team builder, follows the data and possess the ability and creative determination to drive success. Any business will benefit from having Gordon lead their team.
Karen Freundlich
It was a true pleasure to work with Gordon at Hurtigruten….. I say work "WITH" vs. "FOR" because there is a clear distinction between those words to me. Here’s why….. Gordon leads with passion and understanding, and is quick to resolve even the most difficult of situations. With every trade or consumer travel show I did, there was always someone that would come up to me and say,
Experience
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FRS Clipper
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Swan Hellenic Limited
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Sales
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Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
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Celestyal
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Greece
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Travel Arrangements
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President Of Business Development
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2022
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Dirker's Destinations LLC
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Kent, WA
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Managing Partner
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2020
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Hurtigruten Group
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Norway
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director Americas
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2017
Reporting to the CCO in Oslo, the Managing Director is responsible for all aspects of the companies’ national sales efforts in the regional market (USA/Canada/South & Central America). The role specifically focuses on growing the business in a given budget year by increasing market penetration through our re seller network as well as by identifying and securing additional sales opportunities. As part of the senior management team the position contributes to the companies’ long term strategies and management overall. Show less
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Director Of Sales
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May 2009 - Mar 2014
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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Mar 2007 - Apr 2009
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Contiki
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Director UK Europe
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1998 - 2007
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Sales Manager- Mid Atlantic Region
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Oct 1996 - Dec 1998
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Education
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1987 - 1990
Catharijne College
Tourism -
1981 - 1988
Het Nieuwe Lyceum
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