Balazs Biro
About Balazs Biro
Balazs Biro serves as the Country Manager and Regional Sales Director for Eastern Europe at Travelport, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing within the travel industry, having previously worked at American Express, Amadeus IT Group, and Worldspan.
Work at Travelport
Balazs Biro has been serving as the Country Manager and Regional Sales Director for Eastern Europe at Travelport since 2019. In this role, he has full P&L responsibility over multiple countries, overseeing sales strategies and operations within the region. His leadership focuses on driving growth in a competitive market, leveraging his extensive experience in the travel and technology sectors.
Previous Experience at American Express
Prior to his current role, Balazs Biro worked at American Express in two capacities. He began as a Senior Sales Manager in 2007 for a period of 10 months in New York, where he was involved in sales strategies. He later served as a Partnership Manager for Travel Agencies and Financial Institutions from 2007 to 2010, gaining valuable experience in managing partnerships and client relationships.
Experience at Amadeus IT Group
Balazs Biro worked at Amadeus IT Group as a Sales and Marketing Manager from 2000 to 2007 in Madrid. During his seven years with the company, he developed skills in sales management and marketing strategies within the travel technology sector, contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
Background in Sales at Worldspan
Before his tenure at Amadeus, Balazs Biro was an Account Executive at Worldspan from 1997 to 2000 in the United States. This role provided him with foundational experience in sales and account management, which he later applied in his subsequent positions in the travel industry.
Education and Expertise
Balazs Biro studied Business Administration at the University of Debrecen, where he earned a Master of Science degree from 2000 to 2004. His academic background supports his professional expertise in distribution, online travel, and corporate travel/payment solutions, areas in which he continues to seek additional knowledge.