Andrea Saviane
About Andrea Saviane
Andrea Saviane is the Country Manager at Trainline, where he has worked since 2021, focusing on the growth of the Italian and Spanish markets. He has a diverse background in marketing and management, with previous roles at BlaBlaCar, Blubrake, and Oot, and holds a Master's degree in Business, Management, and Marketing from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia.
Current Role at Trainline
Andrea Saviane serves as the Country Manager at Trainline, a position held since 2021. Based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy, she is responsible for overseeing operations and driving growth in both the Italian and Spanish markets. Her role involves leading a cross-functional team that collaborates between Milan and London to enhance the company's market presence. Saviane's focus includes strategic initiatives aimed at improving customer engagement and expanding the company's reach within the competitive travel sector.
Previous Experience at BlaBlaCar
Prior to her current role, Andrea Saviane worked at BlaBlaCar for several years. She initially joined as the Marketing Manager for Italy from 2013 to 2014, where she developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility. She later served as the Country Manager for Italy from 2014 to 2020, during which she successfully led the launch of BlaBlaBus, a new long-distance bus network. Her tenure at BlaBlaCar involved significant contributions to the company's growth in the Italian market.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Saviane holds a Master's degree in Business, Management, and Marketing from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, where she studied from 2002 to 2008. She also completed the Leadership in a Technology Driven World Programme at Imperial College London and the Organizational Leadership programme at INSEAD in 2018. Her educational background complements her professional experience, particularly in areas such as strategic and operational marketing, as well as P&L ownership.
Career Background
Andrea Saviane has a diverse career background spanning various roles in marketing and management. She began her career as an SEO/SEM Assistant at TSW in 2008. Following this, she worked as a Digital Strategist and Project Manager at Oot, a WPP Associated Company, from 2008 to 2011. She then served as the Marketing & Communications Manager at Maikii - Tribe from 2011 to 2013, before joining BlaBlaCar. After her time at BlaBlaCar, she worked as the Head of Sales and Marketing at Blubrake from 2020 to 2021.
Leadership and Team Development
Andrea Saviane has demonstrated strong leadership and team development skills throughout her career. She has experience in building and managing teams, which is evident from her roles at BlaBlaCar and Trainline. Her expertise extends to both B2B and B2C e-commerce, where she has focused on strategic marketing initiatives. Saviane's P&L ownership experience further highlights her understanding of financial management and accountability within her leadership roles.