Amar Farooq
About Amar Farooq
Amar Farooq serves as the Group Treasury Director and Deputy Treasurer at Travelport, a position he has held since 2021. He has a background in finance and treasury management, with previous roles at Travelport and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Work at Travelport
Amar Farooq has been serving as the Group Treasury Director and Deputy Treasurer at Travelport since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's treasury functions, ensuring effective management of financial resources. His tenure at Travelport began after he held the position of Senior Treasury Manager from 2018 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to the development of treasury strategies and financial planning initiatives.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining Travelport, Amar Farooq worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland in various roles. He served as an Internal Auditor in Group Internal Audit from 2011 to 2012. He also held positions as a Cost Analyst for RBS Divestment in 2013 and as a Decision Support Analyst in RBS Invoice Finance from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Finance Business Partner in RBS Treasury from 2014 to 2016, where he supported financial decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Amar Farooq studied Economics at the University of Southampton, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2007 to 2010. He further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Certificate in International Treasury Management from the Association of Corporate Treasurers between 2015 and 2016. Additionally, he is a Chartered Accountant, having completed his training at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland from 2011 to 2014.
Academic Background
Amar Farooq's academic journey began at John Hampden Grammar School, where he studied Economics and achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 2000 to 2007. He continued his education at the University of Southampton, where he completed his BSc (Hons) in Economics from 2007 to 2010. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles and financial management.