VP Program management

• Feb 2023 - Present

VP strategy and growth - Travel unit - Amadeus

• Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

In my most recent role, I lead and drive top-line growth strategy & prioritisation of Horizon 3 portfolio opportunities as well as the update of Travel unit's vision. Along with overseeing the implementation of key strategic growth initiatives to meet and exceed goals, I design presentations for Travel Unit EVP to report to the executive committe of Amadeus and its board of Directors. I administer strategic coalition for travel units' business with focus on strategic analysis and visibility. Additionally, I conduct market assessments to determine the vision, positioning, and capabilities of execution levers and platforms.• Led and administered endorsement (Excom) of platform-enabled, industry-centric growth strategy, including platform foundation ignition plan, and redefinition of Amadeus addressable market, resulting in attaining endorsement in nine months• Maximised usage of assets transparently for accurate investment portfolio and executive decisions.scope: Travel = Airline, Airport, Travel distribution, Payment

Director of strategy execution - Airlines business

• Feb 2018 - Nov 2021

In this role, I executed Lean Portfolio Management - SAFe and agility at executive boardroom level to transform BU management practice and culture. I integrated acquired companies in management and financial framework, such as Navitaire (board member). Furthermore, I steered business and financial planning (3-month, 1-year, and 5-year plans), including managing cost and investment arbitration decisions. I drive strategy execution for key initiatives, including cost reduction plans and worldwide footprint strategy• Minimised cost by 23% within 18 months by developing cost restructuring as a response to COVID crisis.• Streamlined cost structure worth €450M and maximised short/mid-term benefits by developing and implementing effective strategies from initial concept to completion.• Enhanced quality, efficiency, and speed of making accurate decisions by 30% within one year through P&L management, transparency of investment & funding decisions, and breaking of siloes.• Increased portion of costs to investments vs run activities by 3 times, to drive top line growth, better leveraging existing assets• Administered airline business unit, including determining agenda, devising long-term plans, and setting financial/strategic priorities worth €1.5B revenue and €400M costs.

Director for Business/Mission Critical IT Transformations

• Dec 2012 - Feb 2017

In this role, I directed Global Strategic programmes with high business and revenue impact. I designed innovative business models, employed new business lines, and delivered leadership to transform organisation in timely accomplishment of goals. Moreover, I conducted research to identify problematic areas and resolve customer-related challenges related to commercial models, positioning, and seniority. I monitored the management of digital activities, including devising strategies for operational plans. • Grew business from €250M to €1.5B by restructuring and promoting the Airline IT portfolio. • Ensured survival of organisation by spearheading and supervising critical Business & IT transformation for Airlines, including Swiss/Brussels Airlines. • Oversaw and managed organisational challenges and complex situations in delivery with >100MY effort. • Achieved high client satisfaction by restructuring end-to-end customer service organisation for Airlines.

Additional Experience:

• Feb 1989 - Nov 2012

AMADEUS – Travel - Airline • Airline Business: Senior Director role – Airline retailing, passenger experience & digital channels • Airline Business - Solution Portfolio / Marketing Director • Travel Agency / Distribution business (2B€) – Director of Business Solution Management Telecom - RFS - VP Wireless Indoor Solutions - P&L Telecom ALCATEL – Enterprise Division – VP Services & Support • Enterprise Business – Director for facility management business - P&L • Customer Service Director for Europe - Cost center • WW Year 2000 Programme Director for 200K enterprises, 10Mio consumers – P&L • Lead R&D Change Management Programme - transformational leadership • Dataid, Metacom - SW Project Manager