Gayle Knolls
About Gayle Knolls
Gayle Knolls is a Global Commercial Business Partner at Travelport, specializing in emerging businesses, hotels, and car services. With over a decade of experience in B2B marketing and business development, she has held various leadership roles at Travelport and previously worked at Cargill.
Current Role at Travelport
Gayle Knolls serves as the Global Commercial Business Partner to GVPs - Emerging Businesses, Hotel and Car at Travelport. In this role, she focuses on promoting the Travel Commerce Platform and works to enhance business opportunities in the hotel and car sectors. She has been in this position since 2022 and operates out of Cumming, Georgia, United States.
Previous Positions at Travelport
Gayle Knolls has held multiple roles at Travelport over several years. She worked as Director of Marketing for six months in 2018, Marketing Manager for North America from 2012 to 2014, Senior Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2018, Head of Business Development from 2019 to 2022, and Global Sales Director for North America from 2022 to 2023. Her diverse experience within the company reflects her expertise in marketing and business development.
Experience at Cargill
Prior to her tenure at Travelport, Gayle Knolls worked at Cargill from 2007 to 2012. She started as a Marketing Specialist and later transitioned to a Marketing Coordinator role, accumulating two years of experience in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This experience contributed to her strong foundation in marketing and project management.
Education and Expertise
Gayle Knolls earned her Bachelor's degree in International Relations from St. Cloud State University, studying from 2003 to 2007. She possesses over 10 years of experience in large, complex, multinational B2B companies. Her expertise includes integrated marketing, project management, lead generation, online marketing, CRM, and strategy development.
Professional Skills and Attributes
Gayle Knolls is recognized for her strategic thinking and ability to ensure a high return on investment for customers, employers, and partners. She is known for being self-motivated, resourceful, and results-oriented. Her enjoyment of meeting new people and developing strong partnerships enhances her effectiveness in her roles.