Bjorn Burton
About Bjorn Burton
Bjorn Burton is the Senior Manager of Business Development at Hopper in New Zealand, with extensive experience in the travel industry, including roles at Qatar Airways and Qantas.
Company
Bjorn Burton is currently employed at Hopper, where he serves as the Senior Manager for Business Development - ANZ, operating out of New Zealand. Hopper is a prominent travel and booking platform, providing a dynamic environment for Burton to leverage his extensive experience in the travel services sector.
Title
Bjorn Burton holds the position of Senior Manager in Business Development for the ANZ region at Hopper. His role involves overseeing business development activities across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on expanding Hopper's market presence and strategic partnerships within these territories.
Previous Roles at Qatar Airways
Before joining Hopper, Bjorn Burton had a series of progressive roles at Qatar Airways, starting as a Senior Sales Executive in Auckland from 2017 to 2018. He then became the Acting Commercial Manager from 2018 to 2020, followed by a stint as Sales Manager from 2020 to 2021. His last role at Qatar Airways was Commercial Manager in 2021. Throughout these positions, Burton gained substantial experience in sales, commercial strategy, and managerial responsibilities within the airline industry.
Employment History
In addition to his time at Qatar Airways, Bjorn Burton has held various significant positions in the travel industry. He served as Corporate Account Manager at Qantas from 2016 to 2017 and worked at Carlson Wagonlit Travel as Strategic Program Manager (2015-2016) and Team Leader (2013-2015). These roles, all based in Auckland, New Zealand, underscore his broad expertise in both retail and corporate travel domains.
Education and Expertise
Bjorn Burton studied at the Unitec Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Screen Arts. Additionally, he attended Auckland Grammar School. He also completed a National Certificate in Travel Level 3, specializing in Tourism and Travel Services Management, from the Aviation Tourism & Travel Training Organisation from 2011 to 2012. Burton's academic background complements his extensive professional experience in the travel sector, contributing to his comprehensive skill set in business development, project management, and client relations.