Francesco Gazzola
About Francesco Gazzola
Francesco Gazzola is a Key Account Manager at Expedia Group, with a background in business development and financial services. He holds degrees from ESCP Business School, City University London, and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Francesco Gazzola is currently a Key Account Manager for North America at Expedia Group, a role he has held since 2021. Based in Milano, Lombardia, Italia, he manages relationships and strategic accounts in the North American market. Francesco’s responsibilities include overseeing hotel portfolios and providing data analysis and marketing strategies to optimize performance and revenue.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Before his current role, Francesco served as a Key Account Manager for Italy at Expedia Group starting in 2020. He initially joined the company as a Business Development Manager from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on expanding business opportunities in the Milan area. Francesco's tenure at Expedia is marked by his proactive involvement in various strategic projects and competitions, including supporting the North America team on a taskforce managing hotel portfolios between New York City and Boston.
Past Roles in Sales and Advisory Services
Francesco Gazzola has accumulated significant experience in sales and advisory roles before joining Expedia Group. He worked at HP as an Inside Sales Representative from 2016 to 2018 in Milano, Italia, where he honed his sales skills and client management expertise. Additionally, he worked as an Advisor in Financial Services at Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services from 2015 to 2016 in Milano. These roles provided Francesco with a solid foundation in both sales and consulting.
Educational Background
Francesco has a robust educational background with degrees from several prestigious institutions. He earned his Master in Management from ESCP Business School from 2013 to 2015 and participated in a Double Degree Program at City University London, achieving a Master of Science (MSc) in Management between 2013 and 2014. Francesco also obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, where he studied from 2010 to 2013.
International Experience and Skills
Francesco's career is highlighted by diverse international experiences in the UK, France, and Costa Rica. These international stints have not only enhanced his professional skills but also his ability to communicate in multiple languages and adapt to different cultural and project environments. His role as a Business Development Manager Intern at New Balmoral Hotel in Costa Rica in 2014 and securing 3rd place in an EMEA Expedia competition showcase his adaptability and problem-solving skills.