Riccardo Galanti
About Riccardo Galanti
Riccardo Galanti is a Senior Director of Sales at Cvent, where he has worked since 2019 in the Madrid Area, Spain. He has a strong background in sales and management within the EMEA market, having held various leadership roles in the industry.
Work at Cvent
Riccardo Galanti has been serving as the Senior Director of Sales at Cvent since 2019. He is based in the Madrid Area, Spain, and oversees a team of seven sales representatives. His responsibilities include customer retention and managing Net Book Business across Europe. He also serves as the global sales leader for the Cvent Transient product line. Galanti reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Global Sales, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in the EMEA market.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Cvent, Riccardo Galanti held various positions in the sales and management sectors. He worked as a Senior Director of Sales at Cvent from 2017 to 2019, and before that, he was the Regional Director of Sales for EMEA at Lanyon from 2015 to 2017. His career also includes a role as a Senior Director of Sales at Runtriz for nine months in 2019 and as a Client Services Manager at Pegasus Solutions from 2007 to 2015. He began his career as a contract manager at Bancotel from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Riccardo Galanti holds a Master's degree in Tourism and Travel Services Management from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, which he completed in 2004. He also earned a degree in 'economia e gestione dei servizi turistici' from Università degli Studi di Firenze from 1999 to 2003. His educational background complements his extensive experience in networking at senior management levels within the EMEA market, and he possesses strong presentation and negotiation skills in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Leadership and Team Management
In his role at Cvent, Riccardo Galanti leads a team of seven sales representatives. His leadership focuses on customer retention and driving Net Book Business across Europe. His experience in managing teams and sales strategies has positioned him as a key player in Cvent's sales operations, particularly in the EMEA region.