Chris Burwell
About Chris Burwell
Chris Burwell serves as the Senior Account Manager for the UK and Ireland at Travelport, where he has worked since 2012. With a background in account management and commercial roles, he focuses on enhancing customer engagement and market reach.
Work at Travelport
Chris Burwell has served as the Senior Account Manager for the UK and Ireland at Travelport since 2012. In this role, he manages key accounts and oversees marketing and technical funds to enhance customer engagement and product adoption. He conducts strategic account reviews to align customer needs with company goals and ensures that the latest technology and products are adopted by major UK customers. His responsibilities also include negotiating contracts and re-contracts valued in the tens of millions of pounds.
Previous Experience
Before joining Travelport, Chris Burwell held several positions in the industry. He worked as a Key Account Manager at Multicom Products Ltd from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, he was an Account Manager at Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for eight months in 2009 and served as an Account Manager at Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he worked at RCI in various roles, including Commercial Executive from 2005 to 2006 and Reservations Supervisor from 1999 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Chris Burwell studied at Bishop Stopford, where he focused on Economics and Business Studies from 1995 to 1997. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role and throughout his career. His expertise includes account management, customer engagement strategies, and contract negotiations.
Background
Chris Burwell has over 15 years of experience in account management and customer relations within the travel and automotive sectors. His career began at RCI, where he developed his skills in reservations and commercial operations. He has since progressed through various roles, demonstrating a consistent ability to identify new market channels and enhance customer reach.