Lars Hulvej
About Lars Hulvej
Lars Hulvej serves as the Head of Solution Consultancy for Europe and Global Practice Lead at Travelport, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in the travel industry and a strong background in consultancy and software architecture, he leads a team focused on delivering customer solutions.
Work at Travelport
Lars Hulvej currently serves as the Head of Solution Consultancy for Europe and the Global Practice Lead for Consultancy at Travelport. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic direction in the travel technology sector. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Customer Consulting from 2014 to 2019 and as a Senior Solutions Manager from 2008 to 2013. His tenure at Travelport spans over a decade, during which he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the travel industry and its technological needs.
Education and Expertise
Lars Hulvej studied at Handelsskolen i Nykøbing F, where he completed a diploma in Advanced Computer Studies, focusing on Computer Science from 1991 to 1993. He furthered his education at Copenhagen Business School, earning a Graduate Diploma in Management Accounting and Information Technology from 2000 to 2004. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in consultancy, software architecture, and management, particularly within the travel technology sector.
Background
Lars has a rich professional background in the travel industry, with nearly 30 years of experience. He began his career at Merkantildata as a Senior Consultant from 1996 to 2000. His roles have consistently involved leadership and consultancy, managing teams of up to 20 people across various countries. His experience includes significant programming projects utilizing Microsoft technologies such as C#, WPF, and SQL Server, as well as a deep understanding of global distribution systems and airline fares.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Lars has demonstrated a commitment to customer solutions, leading a team responsible for managing projects from sales pitch to implementation. His extensive travel, with close to 100 travel days a year, reflects his active engagement in the travel industry. He has successfully interacted with diverse cultures and worked with customers, coworkers, and suppliers globally, including outsourcing partners, enhancing his capability to deliver tailored solutions in a complex industry.