Xavier Blerot
About Xavier Blerot
Xavier Blerot is the Insurance Lead FP&A at Expedia Group, with a diverse background in corporate finance and accounting across multiple regions.
Current Title and Role at Expedia Group
Xavier Blerot currently serves as the Insurance Lead FP&A at Expedia Group. In this role since 2018, Blerot plays a critical part in leveraging a Test & Learn culture and data-based decision-making processes to support the financial objectives of the global E-Commerce Insurance product. He collaborates closely with the Business Intelligence team to enhance storytelling techniques for strategic decision-making in the insurance sector. Blerot also acts as a business partner to the Insurance and Assurance VP, focusing on automation and shaping the Profit & Loss structure.
Professional Experience: Egencia
Xavier Blerot worked at Egencia, where he held the title of Finance Senior Manager. He served in this role from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater Seattle Area and from 2013 to 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Over these years, Blerot accumulated considerable experience in financial management, focusing on the travel industry's specific financial challenges.
Professional Experience: PKF Sydney & Newcastle
From 2010 to 2013, Xavier Blerot worked as the Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance at PKF Sydney & Newcastle. During his three-year tenure in Sydney, Australia, Blerot honed his skills in corporate finance, contributing to various financial projects and supporting business growth and profitability.
Educational Background
Xavier Blerot holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from ICN Business School (2002-2004). Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Law from Université Henri Poincaré, Nancy 1, graduating in 2004. He further pursued his professional qualifications by studying at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, where he became a chartered accountant in 2013.
Early Career and Professional Development
Xavier Blerot started his career as a Senior Auditor at KPMG France from 2004 to 2006 in the Paris Area. He then served as a Senior Analyst Corporate Finance at Grant Thornton France (2006-2008) before moving to Grant Thornton Australia in the same capacity from 2008 to 2010. These roles laid the foundation for his expertise in financial analysis and auditing.