Carlos Torres
About Carlos Torres
Carlos Torres serves as the Director of Latin America at Air Partners, leveraging extensive experience in the travel and aviation sectors. He has held various leadership roles at Travelport and other companies, focusing on business development, marketing, and customer service.
Work at Travelport
Carlos Torres has held multiple positions at Travelport, contributing significantly to the company's operations in Latin America. He served as the Commercial Director for the Andean Region from 2017 to 2018, where he was responsible for representing Travelport before local and international interest groups. Following this role, he became the General Director for the Andean Region from 2018 to 2020. From 2020 to 2023, he worked as the Regional Director for Latin America, Air Partners. Currently, he holds the position of Director for Latin America, Air Partners, a role he has occupied since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Torres has a solid educational background in business and management. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad Externado de Colombia, studying from 2015 to 2018. He also completed a Diploma in Managerial Skills with Emphasis on Service at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2010. Additionally, he holds a degree in Advertising from Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, completed in 2005. His expertise includes business development, marketing, CRM, B2B, B2C, and customer service.
Background
Carlos Torres has extensive experience in the aviation and travel sectors. Before his tenure at Travelport, he worked as a Sales Manager for Interjet in Colombia for four months in 2015. He also served as the Airports Manager at AIRES S.A. in 2009 and held the position of Airport Operations & Commercial Manager at Avianca from 2009 to 2011. His role as Station Manager at Delta Air Lines from 2011 to 2015 further solidified his expertise in airport operations and management.
Achievements
Carlos Torres is known for his ability to optimize profitability and enhance company positioning through innovative strategies. He has a proven track record in presenting financial results to Board of Directors and first-line management. His negotiation skills have enabled him to secure win-win deals at the C-Level, ensuring that Latin American airlines' content is accessible on Travelport platforms. He is recognized for supporting teams in achieving their goals with a strong commitment to problem-solving.