Christopher Michau
About Christopher Michau
Christopher Michau serves as the European Carrier Partnership Director and General Manager for Trainline in France, bringing over 20 years of experience in managing growth environments and scaling businesses. His previous roles include significant positions at Expedia Group, where he held various leadership roles over a span of 16 years.
Work at Trainline
Christopher Michau has served as the European Carrier Partnership Director and General Manager for France at Trainline since 2021. His role is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing partnerships with various carriers across Europe, focusing on enhancing service offerings and improving customer experiences.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Before joining Trainline, Christopher Michau held multiple positions at Expedia Group over a span of 16 years. His roles included Vice President of Global Strategic Accounts from 2012 to 2018, Senior Director of Global Strategic Accounts from 2011 to 2012, and Regional Manager from 2004 to 2007. He also served as Market Manager from 2002 to 2004. His extensive experience at Expedia Group involved managing strategic partnerships and leading large-scale negotiations.
Leadership at Keetiz
Christopher Michau worked as the Chief Revenue Officer at Keetiz for 11 months from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he was responsible for driving revenue growth and developing business strategies to enhance the company's market position within the travel sector.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Michau holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospitality Management from ESSEC, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. He also completed a BTS in Hospitality at Lycée hotelier Saint Pierre from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, he pursued Executive Education in Competitive Strategy at INSEAD in 2008. He has over 20 years of experience in managing fast growth environments and scaling new businesses and products.
Background and Interests
Outside of his professional career, Christopher Michau is an avid cyclist and traveler. His interests reflect a passion for exploration and physical activity, contributing to a well-rounded personal life that complements his extensive professional background in the travel and hospitality industries.