Hisashi Shimizu
About Hisashi Shimizu
Hisashi Shimizu is a Business Development Manager with extensive experience in the travel industry, currently working at Travelport since 2018. He has held various roles at notable companies, including SITA, American Express Global Business Travel, Amadeus IT Group, and IBS Software Services.
Work at Travelport
Hisashi Shimizu has been serving as a Business Development Manager at Travelport since 2018. In this role, he focuses on identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, leveraging his extensive network of industry contacts. His responsibilities include enhancing the capabilities of Business Travel Management (BTM) services by implementing self-service air and hotel booking tools. Shimizu employs a consultative approach to assist travel agencies in improving their operational efficiency and generating new revenue streams.
Previous Experience in the Travel Industry
Before joining Travelport, Hisashi Shimizu held several significant positions in the travel industry. He worked at SITA as an Account Manager from 2013 to 2016, where he managed client relationships in Tokyo. Prior to that, he was a Sales Manager at American Express Global Business Travel from 2001 to 2003. Hisashi also served as Manager of e-Commerce for Global Customers at Amadeus IT Group from 2004 to 2013, and as Director of Sales at IBS Software Services from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Hisashi Shimizu earned a Bachelor of Business and Commerce from Keio University, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in business development and sales within the travel industry. His expertise includes business strategy, account management, and operational efficiency, which he applies to help clients achieve their business objectives.
Achievements in Business Development
During his career, Hisashi Shimizu has achieved notable success in business development. He has secured 44 new account wins over a two-year period by effectively helping prospective customers identify their challenges and articulating relevant value propositions. His proactive approach to researching and targeting new revenue opportunities has contributed to his effectiveness in driving business growth.