Colin Ridley
About Colin Ridley
Colin Ridley is a Senior Commercial Manager at Travelport, with extensive experience in the aviation and travel industries. He has held various roles at prominent airlines and travel agencies, demonstrating a strong background in pricing, analytics, and revenue optimization.
Current Role at Travelport
Colin Ridley has been serving as the Senior Commercial Manager at Travelport since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing commercial strategies and initiatives within the organization. His extensive background in pricing and revenue optimization within the aviation sector contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Colin Ridley has a comprehensive background in the aviation industry, having worked for five airlines. His previous roles include Manager Revenue Optimisation at Emirates from 2013 to 2021, Pricing Manager at Gulf Air for one year in 2006, and Pricing Manager at Swiss International Air Lines from 2002 to 2004. He also held positions at SITA as Project Lead - Fares & Pricing and Swissair Transport Co Limited as Pricing Executive.
Educational Background
Colin Ridley holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Systems & Management from the University of London, which he completed from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (MSc) in Data Mining (Business Intelligence and Analytics) from the University of Westminster between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Transportation & Distribution Management from The City University of New York from 1987 to 1989.
Skills and Expertise
Colin Ridley possesses expertise in pricing and analytics, having utilized advanced data tools such as Python for clustering to identify new markets. His experience spans across three travel agencies, two global distribution systems (GDS), and a hybrid aviation consortium. His analytical skills are complemented by a deep passion for travel and aviation, which has been a driving force throughout his career.
Global Experience and Cultural Competence
Colin Ridley has traveled to 63 countries, which has enhanced his ability to lead diverse teams from various nationalities and cultures. This global experience contributes to his understanding of international markets and customer needs within the travel and aviation sectors.