Giles Neininger
About Giles Neininger
Giles Neininger serves as the Head of Finance for Agency Commerce at Travelport, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various roles at Fujitsu, Galileo International, and Travelport, and has a strong academic background in Accounting and Finance from Plymouth University.
Work at Travelport
Giles Neininger has held multiple positions at Travelport since 2005. He served as Regional Finance Manager from 2005 to 2009, followed by a role as Regional Finance Director from 2010 to 2011. Currently, he is the Head of Finance - Agency Commerce, a position he has held since 2012. In these roles, he has been instrumental in financial management initiatives that led to significant revenue gains and has played a key role in major bids and RFPs.
Education and Expertise
Giles Neininger studied Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University, where he achieved a BA Hons degree from 1991 to 1994. He also attended Sir Thomas Rich's Grammar School in Gloucester. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in financial management and strategic planning within the corporate sector.
Background
Before joining Travelport, Giles Neininger worked at Fujitsu as an FPA Manager from 1994 to 1999 and at Galileo International as a Finance Analyst from 1999 to 2004. His experience spans over two decades in finance, where he has developed expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and team development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Giles Neininger has successfully launched and implemented financial management initiatives that resulted in over $100 million in revenue gains. He has also developed and presented strategic plans to senior management, ensuring alignment with various divisions, and has led department-wide initiatives to improve processes and achieve organizational goals.
Leadership and Development
Giles Neininger has provided ongoing support, training, and development opportunities to junior managers through coaching, motivation, workshops, and seminars. His commitment to leadership development has contributed to building a strong finance team capable of meeting organizational challenges.