Yvonne Bonanati
About Yvonne Bonanati
Yvonne Bonanati is a Senior Public Relations Manager Northern Europe at Vrbo.com, part of Expedia Group, with over 18 years of experience in public relations.
Current Role at Vrbo.com
Yvonne Bonanati serves as the Senior Public Relations Manager for Northern Europe at Vrbo.com, a position she holds within the Expedia Group. In her role, she is based in London, United Kingdom, and has been with the company since 2015. At Vrbo.com, Yvonne is responsible for managing public relations activities and campaigns across the Northern European market.
Previous Experience at Hotels.com
Before her current role at Vrbo.com, Yvonne Bonanati worked as the Senior Public Relations Manager at Hotels.com, another brand under the Expedia Group umbrella, from 2011 to 2015. During her four-year tenure in London, United Kingdom, she developed and executed public relations strategies to enhance brand awareness and reputation.
Roles at Public Link GmbH and Kruger Media
Yvonne Bonanati gained significant experience in the public relations field while working at public link GmbH, where she served as an Account Director/Senior Consultant from 2006 to 2011 in Berlin Area, Germany. Additionally, she worked as a Junior Consultant at Kruger Media for one year from 2005 to 2006. These roles allowed her to hone her skills in client management and strategic PR execution.
Early Career at Friends&Sons
At the start of her career, Yvonne Bonanati worked at Friends&Sons as a Volontär and Junior Berater from 2001 to 2003 for two years. This position allowed her to develop foundational skills in public relations and consultancy, setting the stage for her subsequent positions in the industry.
Educational Background
Yvonne Bonanati studied at The Philipp University of Marburg, where she pursued coursework in NdL & Medien, Rechtswissenschaften, and Soziologie. She completed her studies in 2006. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her successful career in public relations.
Language Proficiency
Yvonne Bonanati is fluent in both English and German. German is her native language, while English serves as her primary business language. Her bilingual capabilities have been a valuable asset in her roles, especially in the diverse European market.