Renee Olsen
About Renee Olsen
Renee Olsen serves as the People Experience Manager APAC at Cogo in Wellington, New Zealand, a position she has held since 2020. She has previous experience as a Branch Manager at Flight Centre Travel Group and as an English Second Language Teacher in Italy.
Work at Cogo
Renee Olsen has served as the People Experience Manager APAC at Cogo since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture within the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Wellington, New Zealand, she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving the overall employee experience. Her tenure at Cogo has spanned four years, during which she has played a key role in aligning people strategies with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Flight Centre Travel Group
Prior to her current role, Renee Olsen worked at Flight Centre Travel Group as a Branch Manager from 2010 to 2016. In this position, she managed branch operations and led a team to achieve sales targets. Her experience at Flight Centre provided her with valuable insights into team leadership and customer service within the travel industry. She spent six years in this role, contributing to the branch's success in the Wellington Region of New Zealand.
Teaching Experience at British School Italia
Renee Olsen worked as an English Second Language Teacher at British School Italia from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in Maglie, Apulia, Italy, she taught English to non-native speakers, focusing on language acquisition and communication skills. This experience allowed her to develop strong teaching and interpersonal skills while adapting to diverse cultural contexts.
Education and Expertise
Renee Olsen studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where she pursued a Combined Major in Modern Languages and Italian. She completed her Bachelor's degree between 2007 and 2009. This educational background equipped her with a strong foundation in language skills and cultural understanding, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.