Akira Takahashi
About Akira Takahashi
Akira Takahashi serves as the Head of Commercial Relationship for Travelport in Japan, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in the airline and travel industry, having previously held positions at IBS Software Services and Sabre Airline Solutions.
Work at Travelport
Akira Takahashi has served as the Head of Commercial Relationship for Japan at Travelport since 2013. In this role, he manages the day-to-day commercial operations and maintains relationships with airline and travel agent customers. His responsibilities include driving growth by providing commercial expertise and solutions for future Global Distribution System (GDS) opportunities. Takahashi has led the development of GDS strategy in the Japanese market, focusing on achieving revenue and profit goals.
Previous Experience at IBS Software Services
Before joining Travelport, Akira Takahashi worked at IBS Software Services as a Principal Consultant in Airline and Travel from 2008 to 2012. During his four years in this position, he contributed to various projects that enhanced operational efficiencies within the airline and travel sectors. His experience in this role provided him with a strong foundation in commercial relationship management.
Career at Sabre Airline Solutions
Akira Takahashi was employed at Sabre Airline Solutions from 2005 to 2008 as a Project Manager in Professional Service Delivery, focusing on Airline Revenue Management. In this capacity, he managed projects that aimed to optimize revenue management processes for airlines. His experience at Sabre equipped him with valuable insights into the airline industry's operational challenges.
Education and Expertise
Akira Takahashi studied at Hosei University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law from 1991 to 1995. His educational background in law complements his commercial expertise, enabling him to navigate complex business relationships and contractual agreements within the airline and travel industries.