Yvan Valasse
About Yvan Valasse
Yvan Valasse is a Senior Manager at Expedia Group, leading Traveler Trust, Health & Safety Ops since 2020 in London, England.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Yvan Valasse currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Traveler Trust, Health & Safety Ops at Expedia Group. Since 2020, he has been managing a 7-figure budget dedicated to Traveler Health & Safety and Trust Policy Enforcement programs. He leads a global team of over 30 specialists across three hierarchy levels, ensuring the safety and trust of travelers using Expedia Group services.
Professional Experience at Expedia Group
Yvan Valasse has an extensive career with Expedia Group, spanning various roles related to health and safety. Starting as a Health & Safety Specialist in 2013, he progressed to Supervisor, Manager, Program Manager, and eventually Senior Manager. His responsibilities have grown from supporting health and safety operations to now managing complex global programs and teams. Each role has been based in London, underscoring his long-term commitment to the company.
Education and Academic Background
Yvan Valasse's educational background is robust, emphasizing engineering and international project negotiation. He earned a Master in International Project Negotiation - English/Spanish from Université Paul Valéry (Montpellier III) and a Degree in Foreign Languages Applied to Trade & Business (LEA) from the same university. He also holds a DUT in Mechanical Engineering from Nîmes Institute of Technology and a Baccalauréat STI GMP in Mechanical Engineering from Lycée Franco-Mexicain.
Early Career and Additional Experience
Before joining Expedia Group, Yvan Valasse accumulated diverse experience, including roles as an English Teaching Assistant and Junior Project Manager at Sud de France Export. He worked as an Editorial Assistant in Mexico and as a Freelance Translator in France, bolstering his international exposure and linguistic skills. These roles provided a solid foundation and broad experience base before his long tenure at Expedia Group.