Dieter Rumpel
About Dieter Rumpel
Dieter Rumpel serves as the Managing Director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Travelport, where he has held various leadership roles since 2005. He has extensive experience in the travel industry, having worked in sales and management positions across several prominent companies.
Current Role at Travelport
Dieter Rumpel serves as the Managing Director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Travelport. He has held this position since 2018, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives in these key markets for six years. Additionally, he has been the Chairman of the Board at Travelport Switzerland Ltd. since 2011, contributing to the company's leadership and direction in the Swiss market.
Previous Experience at Travelport
Before his current role, Dieter Rumpel worked at Travelport in various capacities. He was the Managing Director for Germany and Switzerland from 2016 to 2018 and served as the Country Manager from 2011 to 2016. His tenure at Travelport began with his role as Head of Sales Switzerland from 2005 to 2007, where he focused on sales strategies and market development.
Career Background in Event Management and Sales
Dieter Rumpel has extensive experience in sales and event management. He worked as the Head of Sales & Event Management for Europe at Kuoni Destination Management from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he held the position of Director of Sales & Event Management at Group Worldspan Ltd. from 2009 to 2010. His early career included a role as District Sales Manager at Swiss International Air Lines from 1992 to 1995.
Educational Qualifications
Dieter Rumpel holds an Executive MBA from Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also studied at the London Business School, earning a diploma in Global & International Management in 2000. Earlier in his career, he obtained a Marketing Manager diploma from KV Basel Business School in 1989 and completed the SKU Management Program, achieving a diploma in Management, Business Administration, and Strategy in 2000.