Expert Details
Technology, Start Ups, Aviation, Retail, Airports
ID: 733699
United Kingdom
Expert has over 18 years experience in Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer.
Expert is the founder of PeC Consult, a consultancy practice on business and technology with a strong focus across several industries including IT and Telecommunications, Airports, Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants, Rail & Bus, Construction, Mining and Marine. He brings in over 25 years of experience at the crossroads of business and technology.
He has had assignments on defining and implementing sales strategies and new business development at technology companies throughout Europe. At the same time he has taken assignments on disruptive technologies, including digital, mobility, SaaS, self service, automation, managed services. Expert, in his role as Vice President Sales, led the Travel and Hospitality division in Europe, the Middle East and Asia for NCR, the global supplier of self service solutions across the industries of Retail, Hospitality, Travel and Banking.
He was instrumental to grow new markets and expand the solution‘s portfolio from Airports to Airlines to Hotels to Car Rental, as well as Transport. Prior to this he served 14 years with SITA, a global player of IT for the Air Transport industry, where he played a number of senior executive management roles related to taking responsibility for the extensive project portfolio of airport solutions across Middle East, Africa and Asia initially.
In a subsequent role as General Manager and Managing Director of a joint venture with a German airport, Expert provided leadership and was key for the related business turnaround and improvement of the associated IT services as a result of this M&A exercise.
Banking on his experience on outsourcing and large deals, Expert provided in his most recent role as Director of Business Development, direction for new ventures and large deals in the European and US markets and was responsible for the development of strategic partnerships with business partners in the Aviation industry. Expert holds a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa and a BS in Accounting from Universidad Católica Santa María.
Expert is a recognized expert in innovation and technology, as well as in new markets and business turnarounds.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1984 | Degree: MBA Certificate | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: University of Ottawa |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director | Department: Consultancy |
Responsibilities:Identifies engagements for consultancy on technology items related with Aviation, Airports, Retail |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2013 to 2015 | Employer: NCR | Title: Global Vice President on Travel | Department: Sales |
Responsibilities:Manages sales development and account management for Rest Of the World markets. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2000 to 2013 | Employer: SITA | Title: Director | Department: Business Development |
Responsibilities:Develops opportunities for IT outsourcing and introduction of new technologies. Manages large and complex deals and projects. |
International Experience
Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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Years: 1989 to 2015 | Country / Region: Germany | Summary: Consulting and Sales |
Years: 1989 to 2015 | Country / Region: Middle East with emphasis on UAE | Summary: Business Development and Project Management |
Years: 1989 to 2015 | Country / Region: USA | Summary: Business Development |
Years: 1989 to 2015 | Country / Region: Europe: UK, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands | Summary: Business Development and Sales |
Years: 1989 to 2015 | Country / Region: Asia with an emphasis on China and India | Summary: Business Development and Sales |
Years: 1989 to 2015 | Country / Region: Middle East | Summary: Consultancy and Advice |
Years: 1989 to 2015 | Country / Region: Southafrica | Summary: IT Operations |
Years: 1989 to 2015 | Country / Region: Magreb Countries in Northern Africa | Summary: Programme Management |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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PADI, Advanced Open Seas Scuba Diver |
Licenses / Certifications |
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PMP, 2009 - 2012 |
Professional Appointments |
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Adviser to the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia on the privatization of the aviation and readiness of new airports |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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English | Fluent |
German | Fluent |
Spanish | Fluent |
French | Beginner |