Kathy Mallory
About Kathy Mallory
Kathy Mallory serves as the Chief of Staff in the CIO Office at Travelport, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in project management, cloud financial management, and strategic relationship management, she has held various roles within Travelport and other organizations over her career.
Work at Travelport
Kathy Mallory has been serving as the Chief of Staff in the CIO Office at Travelport since 2021. In this role, she oversees the CIO Portfolio Management Office, ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic goals and are executed efficiently. Prior to her current position, she held several roles within Travelport, including Senior Director of the Business Management Office from 2016 to 2021, and Director of Strategic Performance & Service Management for a brief period in 2016. Her tenure at Travelport spans over 15 years, reflecting her extensive experience in various capacities within the organization.
Background
Kathy Mallory's career in the technology and service sectors began at American Airlines, where she worked in various roles from 1979 to 1984. She then transitioned to Sabre Holdings, where she spent 12 years in various positions from 1984 to 1996. Following her time at Sabre, she joined Galileo International as a Customer Support Manager from 1996 to 2000. Kathy's experience continued to grow as she took on roles at Cendant, including Senior Manager of Service Delivery for the Americas Region and Senior Manager of Network Inventory Management. Her diverse background has contributed to her expertise in IT operations and project management.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Mallory holds an Associate's Degree in Computer Operations Management from Tulsa Community College. Her educational background complements her extensive professional experience, particularly in cloud financial management, where she focuses on optimizing costs associated with cloud services. Kathy's expertise also includes strategic relationship management within the CIO organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing the efficiency of IT operations through non-strategic sourcing and procurement.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kathy Mallory has played a key role in various initiatives within Travelport and previous organizations. As Chief of Staff in the CIO Office, she has contributed to the strategic alignment of IT projects with business goals. Her leadership in the CIO Portfolio Management Office has been instrumental in executing projects efficiently. Kathy's previous roles have also involved significant responsibilities in service delivery and performance management, showcasing her ability to drive operational efficiency and enhance service quality.