Carlos Quijano
About Carlos Quijano
Carlos Quijano serves as the Commercial Director for Air Partners at Travelport, where he has contributed to significant growth in customer satisfaction metrics. He has extensive experience in the airline industry, having held various roles at LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, and other organizations over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at Travelport
Carlos Quijano has held the position of Commercial Director, Air Partners at Travelport since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to the company's growth by achieving consistent double-digit growth in the Net Promoter Score (NPS) year-over-year. Quijano has also consistently met 100% of personal and team performance goals over three consecutive years. His efforts led to the establishment of the first exclusive participation deal in the Americas region for Travelport.
Previous Experience in Airlines
Prior to his current role, Carlos Quijano worked at LATAM Airlines in various capacities. He served as a Pricing and Contracts Analyst from 2007 to 2009, followed by a position as Area Sales Manager from 2009 to 2011. He was also a Senior Sales Manager from 2011 to 2014 and Sales Director for the West Region from 2014 to 2016. His experience at LAN Airlines includes a role as Passenger Service Supervisor from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he worked at American Airlines as an International Security Supervisor from 1998 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Quijano studied Business Administration at Universidad Politécnico Grancolombiano, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his professional development by attending the IATA Training and Development Institute. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the airline industry and commercial management.
Project Management Experience
Before joining Travelport, Carlos Quijano worked as a Project Manager/Instructor at ISDS International Security Defense Systems, LLC from 2005 to 2007 in Dakar, Senegal. This role provided him with valuable skills in project management and instruction, contributing to his overall professional development in the aviation sector.