Amadeus Gulf LLC announces the appointment of Mr. Ernesto Sanchez Beaumont as Managing Director, effective September 2, 2019. He replaces Mr. Graham Nichols, who is retiring after seven years in the role of Managing Director.
Ernesto comes with over 15 years of experience in the travel industry, his latest role being Associate Director, MEA Partner Markets and Retail Operations based in the MEA Amadeus regional office in Dubai. Previously he held senior roles in Asia-Pacific and Europe with Amadeus. Ernesto has a wide knowledge of the industry and is well versed in many of the global trends related to content, NDC and online travel so will be able to quickly support customers and guide the team.
“I am delighted to welcome Ernesto into his new position and I look forward to working closely with him as we further develop the Amadeus Gulf business”, said Vijay Bathija, Chairman, Amadeus Gulf LLC. Board of Directors. “I also wish to thank Graham on behalf of the Board for growing the business successfully over these years and building a great customer focused team as the industry changes rapidly.”
Antoine Medawar, SVP Retail and Managing Director MEA, Amadeus said, “I have no doubt Ernesto’s results-driven leadership and customer focus will be a valuable asset for Amadeus in partnership with Etihad and for the team overall.”
Graham Nichols said, “It has been a great pleasure to lead Amadeus Gulf over this period and I have many happy memories. I am proud of the team we have here and know that every single person has strived to give the best possible service, advice and support to all our customers. Most of all, I have enjoyed working with our customers and wish to thank them for the loyalty and friendship they have shown to me and the team.”
Ernesto Sanchez Beaumont said ”Amadeus Gulf is a great example of a success story - consistent year-over-year growth, solid market reputation and a skilled and motivated team are Graham´s legacy. I am thrilled to join a company that combines the best of Etihad and Amadeus together. We aim to strength and empower the UAE and Oman travel agencies´ growth making them a reference for the region and the rest of the world”.
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About Amadeus
Travel powers progress. Amadeus powers travel. Amadeus’ solutions connect travelers to the journeys they want through travel agents, search engines, tour operators, airlines, airports, hotels, cars and railways.
We have developed our technology in partnership with the travel industry for over 30 years. We combine a deep understanding of how people travel with the ability to design and deliver the most complex, trusted, critical systems our customers need. We help connect over 1.6 billion people a year to local travel providers in over 190 countries.
We are one company, with 19,000 employees across 70 offices. We have a global mindset and a local presence wherever our customers need us.
Our purpose is to shape the future of travel. We are passionate in our pursuit of better technology that makes better journeys.
Amadeus is an IBEX 35 company, listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange under AMS.MC.
To find out more about Amadeus, visit www.amadeus.com
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